Start your Auto Tech Career at an OC College
Learn about students' experiences at OC Community College Auto Tech programs, how they received support to complete the programs quickly, and start their careers at Dealerships who partner with the colleges.
Cypress College
- Cypress College provides state-of-the art, hands-on automotive diagnosis and repair education and training.
- The General Automotive and Toyota Training and Education Network (T-TEN) programs are National Automobile Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified.
- The T-TEN program is a cohort program with Toyota specific course work and paid internship time at a Toyota or Lexus dealer.
Fullerton College
- Fullerton College students learn to diagnose malfunctions and perform proper vehicle repairs. Offering ‘hands-on” learning, students train in high-tech equipment, training aids, lab vehicles, and also service customer cars.
- The Automotive Technology Program curriculum is flexible and accommodates students during either fall or spring semesters.
- Programs and instructors are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Golden West College
- The Automotive Technology program at Golden West College is designed to provide students with the opportunity to successfully prepare for careers in the automotive service industry as entry-level technicians or other related occupations.
- GWC is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and its courses and instructions align with NATEF requirements and standards.
Saddleback College
- The Automotive Technology programs at Saddleback College are designed to prepare students for employment as Automotive Technicians.
- Students may also complete their Associate in Science requirements and prepare to transfer to a four-year college.
- Training is given in both theory and practical skills in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of automotive systems.
Santa Ana College
- The associate degree curriculum in automotive technology is designed to prepare the student for employment in automotive service and repair.
- Technical instruction includes lecture and lab experiences in a variety of subjects which the student may select according to his/her interests.
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