Emissions Specialist

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Smog Check technicians. Changes in the State of California Smog Check Inspector Licensure requirements are driving this change.  This certificate is designed to meet the State of California Level 1 and Level 2 license requirements.  Students who complete the program are eligible and prepared to take the Smog Check Inspector licensure exam. 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

     Correctly perform a State of California smog check inspection observing all applicable laws and regulations.

           Diagnose and repair emission related faults observing all application laws and regulations.

           Identify license requirements and successfully prepare for the Smog Check Inspector License Exam.

           Identify professional work habits and employ them to promote themselves and the quality of their work

This COA is expected to increase the number of students earning Automotive Technology certificates or degrees annually by 10-15. 

Changes in the State of California Smog Check Inspector Licensure requirements are driving the development of this certificate.  This certificate is designed to meet the State of California Level 1 and Level 2 license requirements.  Students who complete the program are eligible and prepared to take the Smog Check Inspector licensure exam allowing them to seek employment as Smog Check Inspectors in California.  Therefore, the goal/objective of this certificate is to prepare students to earn state licensure and obtain employment as licensed Smog Check Inspectors in the State of California. 

This certificate is designed to meet the State of California Level 1 and Level 2 license requirements.  Students who complete the program are eligible and prepared to take the Smog Check Inspector licensure exam allowing them to seek employment as Smog Check Inspectors in California. The following course sequencing allows for all pre- and co-requisites. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
AUTO 100	Introduction to Auto Technology	4	Y1/S1
AUTO 101	Engine Repair	4	Y1/S1
AUTO 102	Basic Automotive Electricity and Electronics	4	Y1/S1
AUTO 103	Engine Performance	5	Y1/S2
AUTO 104AUTO 170 AUTO 161   OR COOP 91.4 Total Units:	Automotive ElectricsSmog Check Inspection ProceduresSupervised Auto Trade Experience I ORAutomotive Work Experience	4.52.5 4 OR2 26-28	Y1/S2Y1/S2 Y1/S2

AUTO 100 must be taken in the first semester of the program as it is a co-requisite for AUTO 101, 102 103, 104, and a requirement prior to taking AUTO 161 or COOP 91.4.  In addition, AUTO 101 and 102 should either be completed, or taken with, AUTO 103. 

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No known impact on other colleges/programs.