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Nichol Roe
Dean, Career Technical & Extended Education
San Diego/Imperial
Palomar College
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement Automotive Engine Performance & Smog Check
New Program
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/01/26
This is a certified program designed to prepare students to take the California Smog Inspector License exam for entry-level positions in the automotive industry as Smog Licensed Inspectors. Emphasis on emissions and diagnostics.
This new certificate of achievement aligns with Palomar’s mission, vision, and values by continuing to provide support of college and faculty initiatives that enhance the educational experience of Palomar College students and support the needs of today's automotive industry. Our curriculum of classes is being realigned into one degree in “Automotive Technology” and four (4) certificates of achievement to streamline our students' paths to completion and employment. This certification provides students with a path to completion and smog licensure in one year. Smog inspectors and technicians are in high demand.
24-25
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The goal is to provide students with entry-level skills in automotive emissions and diagnostics and obtain certifications to take the state Smog Inspector License exam. AT 215 is a Bureau of Auto Repair certification class.
Course Units and Hours
19
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Course Report
No requirements to start the program. Credit for prior learning applies to AT 100 Introduction to Automotive Technology.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| AT 105 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| AT 110 | Automotive Engine Performance | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| AT 115 | Automotive Fuel Injection and Fuel Systems | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| AT 210 | Automotive Specialized Electronics | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| AT 215 | Automotive Emission Control | 3 | Y1/S2 |
Supporting Documents
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Submission Details
10/08/25 - 11:33 AM
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Comments
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Dr. Al Taccone · 11/14/25
Support and concur to proceed with caution in terms of future programs.
Jennifer Lewis · 11/13/25
SWC supports and as a similar program.
Jesse Lopez · 11/13/25
SD City College supports.
Monica Romero · 11/06/25
Mesa College supports.
Efrain Silva · 11/06/25
IVC supports this program.
John Edwards · 10/28/25
Palomar College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. While a supply gap exists for this occupation, the available LMI recommends proceeding with caution when developing a program because 1) entry-level earnings are above the living wage for the occupation and 2) a supply gap exists. However, there is a large number of programs that exist for the profession.