The College of Alameda's Automotive Technology program's curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics.

Upon registering for a class in the automotive major area, a student will receive a list of required basic tools. The student will be expected to purchase tools that relate to the course in which he/she has enrolled. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that all students graduating from the program possess tools in a quantity sufficient for trade entry as an apprentice.

Upon graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree, the beginning apprentice will have the union four-year night school requirement waived.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Commitment to Learning: Be ‘lifelong learners’ in the field of automotive technology, keeping up with changes in vehicles, in diagnostics and in repair procedures through a commitment to continual learning and training. • Communication: Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and co-workers. • Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the process of diagnosing and repairing vehicles. • Performance: Competently perform industry standard automotive repair procedures, using proper tools, procedures and diagnostic techniques, as specified in the NATEF program certification process.