AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Skyline College Automotive Technology programs offer students a well-equipped, modern facility, a large fleet of late model vehicles, and extensive hands-on training. Domestic and import car manufacturers provide substantial support of the programs offered by Skyline. A generic automotive technology training program as well as a Japanese program, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., are available for entry-level students. In addition, the College offers numerous classes to update knowledge and training for practicing service technicians.

Skyline College is nationally certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), an affiliate of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This organization certifies automobile technician training programs offered by high schools, postsecondary trade schools, technical institutes, and community colleges. NATEF certification signifies that the program meets uniform national standards for instructional facilities, equipment, staff credentials, and curriculum.

Professional General Automotive Technology / Mornings: This program is generic in nature and covers domestic as well as European and Japanese vehicles. Emphasis is on all areas of the automobile except body and fender. Students experience extensive hands-on training totaling over 2100 hours. It takes 3 years to complete this program. Entrance into this program requires a special application and successful completion of prerequisites. Read more about this professional Automotive program.

Japanese Automotive Technology / Afternoons: This program primarily specializes in technology of the Japanese automobile with some exposure to domestic products. It does not cover body and fender. Students experience extensive hands-on training totaling over 1440 hours. It takes 2 years to complete this program. Entrance into this program requires a special application and successful completion of prerequisites. This program umbrellas a major automotive manufacturer's training program: The Toyota Technical Education Network Program (T-TEN). Students who qualify for this program are provided internships at participating Toyota and Lexus Dealers as part of their training. Read more about the Japanese and Toyota Automotive programs.

In - Service / Evenings: This program is designed expressly to provide the Apprentice and Journeyman automotive technician with in-service training. These classes provide the technician the necessary technical information necessary for the working professional. Classes are offered in convenient four or eight week segments. No special application or tools are required for these courses. Read more about the In-Service / Evening program.

Consumer Classes / Saturdays: Courses are offered on Saturday with the consumer in mind. The student will learn to perform routine maintenance on his or her vehicle. No special application or tools are required for these courses.

Certificates: Students enrolled in Morning or Afternoon classes are awarded a Skyline College Certificate upon successful completion of the program. Students enrolled in Evening classes are awarded an Automotive Department Certificate upon successful completion of each class. Read more about Certificate Programs.

Degrees: Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program have the option to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Automotive by completing General Education courses as well as the automotive courses. Read more about Degree Programs.

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