# Automotive Detailing (Certificate of Completion)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Industrial Technology and Transportation

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#### Automotive Detailing Certificate of Completion

This program is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to meticulously detail automotive exterior and interior surfaces. It teaches proper selection, application, and use of chemicals and equipment needed to get a vehicle into front line sales status and or to perform cleaning and detailing services as a business to consumers. After successful completion of this course students should be able to start the International Detailing Association Level 1 certification process, either through more advanced course offerings or at their own will by becoming a member of the IDA. To achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to: Evaluate and analyze detailing equipment and its ability to work correctly and safely before starting to work on a vehicle.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge needed to work in the industry.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to obtain enough basic skills to be successfully employed in the automotive detailing industry and should be able to perform professional detailing services to paying customers.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to have the necessary knowledge to pursue International Detailing Association Certification, Level 1.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 108-0 |
| **Core Courses-108 hours (Credits listed are in hours)** | |  |
| AUTO B60AN | Automotive Detailing Level 1 | 54-0 |
| AUTO B60BN | Automotive Detailing Level 2 | 54-0 |