Associate in Science in Automotive Technology
San Bruno, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: Skyline College’s Associate in Science in Automotive Technology is ASE Education Foundation–certified at Skyline College in San Bruno, California. You’ll train in a well-equipped shop with late-model domestic and import vehicles. You can earn a certificate or associate degree; completing AUTO 713, 734, 751, and 752 qualifies you for a California Smog Check Technician License.
Career Outcomes: Graduates get roles as entry-level automotive technicians at dealerships, independent repair shops, government fleet units, mass merchandisers, and airport support. ASE certification and smog licensing prepare you for service technician, diagnostic, fleet maintenance, emission testing, and apprenticeship pathways. Industry partners support internships.
The College's Automotive Technology program is certified by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Students completing the program will be prepared to take all eight Automotive Service Exams (ASE) in the Automotive Technology Program giving them the additional certification desired in the industry when they seek employment. In addition, students who complete AUTO 713, 734, 751 and 752 will be able to obtain a California Smog Check Technician License. Visit the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation website for more information and the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair.
The program is conducted in a well-equipped facility with a large fleet of late model domestic and import vehicles. Automobile manufacturers provide substantial support for the program.
Students can pursue a certificate or degree in Automotive Technology through our Automotive Global Pathway. Our partnerships with Nissan of America, Audi of America, Subaru of America, Serramonte Ford, Mercedes Benz and local independent repair businesses provide employment opportunities for students enrolled in our programs. Skyline College Automotive Program also provides numerous classes to update the knowledge and skills of practicing technicians.
Skyline College's Automotive Program is accredited by Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Required Core Course
- Automotive Electricity and Electronics
and
- Careers in Automotive Technology
Plus a selection of 30 units from the following:
- Body Control Systems
- Automotive Steering, Suspension & Brakes
- Automotive Engine Diagnosis and Repair
- Automotive Transmission & Drive Trans Diagnosis and Repair
- Asian Brakes and Chassis
- Asian Engine Performance
- Automotive Engine Performance
- Advanced Engine Performance
Total Required Major Units: 46
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Successfully pass 3 out of 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation exams.
- Apply theories, principles, and concepts to address skills learned that would apply to the ASE Educational Foundation Certified areas of the Automotive Technology Program.
- Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Exhibit strong electrical and mechanical analytical diagnostic skills.
- Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the workforce and within the community.
- Successfully complete 100% of P-1 ASE Educational Foundation specific tasks.
- Successfully complete 95% of the P-2 ASE Educational Foundation specific tasks.
- Successfully complete 65% of the P-3 ASE Educational Foundation specific tasks.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
Employment as an entry level Automotive Technician in any repair business that works on transportation vehicles. New car dealers, independent repair business, State and city government, Mass merchandiser, Airport transportation support vehicles, etc.