Automotive Technology

It is the mission of the Automotive Department of Victor Valley Community College to provide quality automotive instruction to a diverse community of students; the array of courses offered shall serve the educational needs of the beginning student as well as the employed professional. Through industry input the department shall strive to create and maintain the most up to date curriculum based on current industry trends. The department will acquire and maintain the appropriate equipment that will augment the current course curriculum.

Each year the Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the need for Automotive Technicians as one of the nation’s highest. This shortage of well-trained technicians has been created by the technological advances caused by the addition of the computerized engine controls and the need to control automotive pollution.

VVC’s automotive program is designed to give the student a thorough and complete knowledge of the basics of the modern automobile. The program is capable of training the student to entry-level performance on the latest industry approved equipment.

Career Opportunities

Federally recognized ASE certification in eight (8) categories, Parts Salesperson, Repair Shop Owner, Tune-up Technician

Faculty

Programs of Study

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication, and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program. 

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Perform automotive repairs to a professional level that ensures compliance with industry standards for vehicle safety and function, while maintaining a workplace that meets local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations and complies with state regulatory agency standards for professionalism and ethics.
2. Recognize the procedures to perform automotive repairs while minimizing impact on the environment.
3. Determine necessary procedures to bring the ignition, fuel, and computer system into industry compliance for dependable vehicle operation.

Automotive Technology Courses