Associate in Science, Automotive: Engine Performance and Emissions Specialist
Huntington Beach, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 5,953 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $11,906 per year
Key Summary
About: This Associate in Science programme at Golden West College prepares students for careers in automotive diagnostics and repair. The curriculum aligns with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas A1 Engine Repair, A6 Automotive Electrical, and A8 Engine Performance. You’ll learn fuel systems, emissions testing, onboard diagnostics, and develop skills to diagnose and repair fuel- and emissions-related systems for advanced diagnostics near Huntington Beach, CA.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in automotive service and repair, fleet service, public transportation, automotive aftermarket industry, or marine repair. Roles include diagnostic technician, emissions specialist, engine performance technician, fleet technician, shop lead, and service advisor.
The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. The curriculum aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification areas A1 Engine Repair, A6 Automotive Electrical, and A8 Engine Performance. This prepares students for employment in advanced-level diagnostics. Upon completion of this program, students will have developed the skills required to diagnose and repair fuel and emissions related systems.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Diagnose drivability and emission systems using industry accepted diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Assess drivability and emission related input/output values using diagnostic tools and comparing findings to published manufacturer's specifications.
- Perform an emission system repair procedure utilizing published manufacturer's service procedures.
- Automotive service and repair
- Fleet service
- Public transportation
- Automotive aftermarket industry
- Marine repair