Award-Winning Program
De Anza's Automotive Technology program has been recognized by the state Chancellor's "Workforce Stars" initiative for strong performance on a key indicator:- Students in the program increased their earnings by more than 65%
Careers in Automotive Technology
Automotive technicians help keep America rolling – literally. They have the skills to identify and repair problems with gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles, and perform the general maintenance that keeps those vehicles running in
good condition.
Technicians work in settings from independent repair shops to new car dealerships. They may need both a broad knowledge of automotive mechanics and specialized training to work on components such as brakes, transmissions, engines, electronics and climate controls.
Employment Outlook: 2016-2026
- The number of jobs for automotive service technicians is expected to increase by 7%
- Jobs for mechanics and repair supervisors are expected to increase by 9%
These ten-year projections are calculated by California's Employment Development Department, which collects data about the state's workforce and economic trends.
Automotive Technology at De Anza
The Auto Tech Department offers both daytime and evening programs to help you meet your goals.
Students learn from experienced instructors in a 12,000-square-foot training center with 15 lifts, a powertrain laboratory, machine shop, stationary engine lab, dynamometer and the latest in tools and equipment.
NEW! We also offer FREE noncredit courses that don't require placement rests or prerequisites. These courses don't count toward a degree or academic certificate, but they can help you earn a noncredit General Service Technician (GST) certificate.
De Anza's Auto Tech Department is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.
This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level engine diagnostics technician position in the automotive repair industry. This Certificate of Achievement prepares a student to be successful as an entry-level technician in vehicle electrical systems repairs. This Certificate of Achievement prepares a student to be successful as an entry-level technician in vehicle ignition, fuel, and ignition systems. This Certificate of Achievement helps prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry. This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level position in automotive undercar inspection and repair procedures. This Certificate of Achievement helps prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in automotive transmission and differential. This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry performing California state smog inspections. This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in advanced automotive electrical/environmental concepts. This Certificate of Achievement prepares a student for employment as an entry-level technician performing vehicle inspections, new car preparation and general automotive maintenance. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry utilizing appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and troubleshooting principles on various automotive systems. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in undercar inspection and repair procedures. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in automotive engine diagnostics. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in automotive transmission and differential repair. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in automotive engine diagnostics. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry utilizing appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and troubleshooting principles on various automotive systems. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in undercar inspection and repair procedures. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in automotive transmission and differential repair. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in engine diagnostics. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry. This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in engine diagnostics. This noncredit Certificate of Completion prepares students for an entry-level position in automotive undercar inspection and repair procedures. This noncredit Certificate of Completion prepares a student for employment as an entry-level technician performing vehicle inspections, new car preparation and general automotive maintenance. This noncredit Certificate of Completion helps prepare students as an entry-level technician in the automotive repair industry performing California state smog inspections. In addition to the programs listed above, you may be able to apply courses in this department toward General Education requirements.Automotive Technician
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Basic Engine Performance TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Basic Engine Performance Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Intermediate Engine Performance TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Intermediate Engine Performance Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Advanced Engine Performance TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Advanced Engine Performance Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Chassis TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Chassis Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Powertrain TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Automotive Powertrain Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Smog TechnicianDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Smog Technician
Certificate of Achievement - Advanced Automotive TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Advanced Automotive Technology
Certificate of Achievement - Automotive General Service TechnicianDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Automotive General Service Technician
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Advanced Engine Performance TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Advanced Engine Performance Technology
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis Technology
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair Technology
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Powertrain TechnologyDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Powertrain Technology
Associate in Science - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair TechnologyDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair Technology
Associate in Science - Advanced Engine Performance TechnologyDetails for Associate in Science - Advanced Engine Performance Technology
Associate in Science - Automotive Chassis TechnologyDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Chassis Technology
Associate in Science - Automotive Powertrain TechnologyDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Powertrain Technology
Automotive Technology
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and PowertrainDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and PowertrainDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and PowertrainDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Engine PerformanceDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Engine Performance
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Machining and Engine RepairDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair
Associate in Science - Automotive Chassis and PowertrainDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
Associate in Science - Automotive Engine PerformanceDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Engine Performance
Associate in Science - Automotive Machining and Engine RepairDetails for Associate in Science - Automotive Machining and Engine Repair
Automotive: Noncredit
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Chassis TechnologyNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Automotive Chassis Technology
Certificate of Completion - General Service TechnicianNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - General Service Technician
Certificate of Completion - Smog TechnicianNEWDetails for Certificate of Completion - Smog Technician