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Automotive Technology
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Location: TAS [map]
Phone: (949) 582-4996
Fax: (949) 347-9004

Clifford Meyer View profile information for Clifford Meyer Send email to Clifford Meyer
Department Chair
Automotive Technology
Professor
(949) 582-4996

Darrell Deeter View profile information for Darrell Deeter Send email to Darrell Deeter
Automotive Technology
Professor
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Mike Dale View profile information for Mike Dale Send email to Mike Dale
Lab Technician
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Brian Yarnall View profile information for Brian Yarnall Send email to Brian Yarnall
Sr. Lab Technician
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Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians. Students may also complete their Associate in Science or Associate in Arts Degree requirements and prepare to transfer to a four-year college. Training is given in both theory and practical skills in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of automotive systems.

The following four certificate options are available:
     Automotive Chassis Specialist
     Automotive Engine Service Specialist
     Automotive Engine Performance Specialist
     General Automotive Technician

View our certificates in the College Catalog under Certificates and Degrees- Automotive.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Grease monkeys are out… service technicians are in. Excellent opportunities exist in the automotive field for mechanically inclined, people-oriented men and women who like to solve problems. Entry-level service technician positions at dealerships and independent shops are plentiful for skilled, motivated graduates of Saddleback’s auto tech program. Advancement to supervisory and management positions is possible for people with leadership abilities.

A life long dream!Related occupations include service manager, service advisor, motorcycle technician, and auto parts worker.

Note: Co-operative work experience (CWE) internships are possible with local dealerships and independent shops.

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

For more information contact Department Chair Cliff Meyer at (949) 582-4996 or cmeyer@saddleback.edu.
   
   
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