Automotive Technology

About the Program

Program Goal: Career

GE Pattern(s): Butte Local

Program Code: 01323.01AS

The Butte College Automotive Technology program is an ASE Education Foundation certified school and is designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians in dealerships, government, fleet, and independent service shops. All automotive classes are offered at the Skyway Center in Chico. The Skyway Center is a modern facility and completely outfitted with ASE required training aids and tooling needed to prepare the student for a successful automotive technician career. The goal of the department is to train highly-skilled entry-level technicians with work habits that will make them successful in their career.

Automotive career opportunities are offered nationwide. Help with job placement is available for successful students. For career information please refer to our website: https://www.butte.edu/academic-programs/coi-itag/dept-automotive/index.html or contact the Automotive Department Chair.

Admission to the Program: Due to high interest, this program may have limited enrollment through a waitlist. If you are interested in this program and would like to apply, please refer to our department website: https://www.butte.edu/academic-programs/coi-itag/dept-automotive/index.html

Prerequisite: Students need to have completed AUT 101 (or equivalent) and AUT 3 (or equivalent) before acceptance to this program.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the principles of operation and maintenance required to repair all systems of the modern automobile.
2. Safely and correctly maintain, diagnose, and repair specific areas of the vehicle.
3. Effectively communicate vehicle diagnoses, repair procedures, and maintenance recommendations, accurately documenting all work performed in accordance with industry standards.
4. Apply the state and federal regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of industry-standard tools and precision measuring instruments.
6. Apply safe work habits and practices.