Smog Inspection and Repair Technician Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3455
Program Description
The Smog Inspection and Repair Technician certificate totals 756 hours of automotive coursework and includes 378 hours in the engine performance area. Students will be trained in automotive electronics, engine performance testing, diagnosis, and repair. The lab component will employ extensive hands-on exercises designed to aid in the education of automotive students. This emissions training will supplement the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) required courses and includes BAR Level 1 and Level 2 training. Training will reinforce the core skills needed to become a smog technician. Students who successfully complete this training certificate will have met BAR training requirements to sit for the smog check inspector state licensing examination.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
9 Units TotalThe Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
Spring Semester, First Year
7 Units TotalThe Smog Check training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training, and meet the Bureau's additional requirements, will qualify to apply for the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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