Automotive technology

Fullerton College · Fullerton

Build automotive repair skills through selectable courses in engine, transmission, brake, electrical, and other systems.

Tuition: See program costs
Format: Hands-on; confirm current schedule
Length / pace: 33.5–41.5 units; calendar time depends on selected electives and course availability

Current catalog listed for 2026–27; program page reviewed

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Automotive technology

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This is a flexible certificate, so the listed courses are choices rather than a fixed required sequence.
The published $46 per unit figure is the college's page-stated resident price; fees and nonresident tuition may add costs.

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Requirements and course information

$46 per unit published for resident tuition; confirm current fees and program expenses · 33.5–41.5 units; calendar time depends on selected electives and course availability

Confirm with school: Confirm current course prerequisites, enrollment steps, and additional program expenses with Fullerton College.

Partial examples from a flexible certificate: students complete 33.5–41.5 units of restricted electives and other selected coursework. Confirm the current catalog year's full choices and availability. Award requirements: A grade of C or better is required for each course. At least half of the certificate units must be completed at Fullerton College.

AUTO 100 F: Automotive Fundamentals (Elective option)
AUTO 110 F: Automotive Engine Rebuilding (Elective option)
AUTO 150 F: Automotive Brake Systems (Elective option)
AUTO 160 F: Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems (Elective option)
AUTO 180 F: Automotive Engine Performance and Drivability (Elective option)

Sources

Fullerton College Automotive Technology Certificate catalog page: https://catalog.nocccd.edu/fullerton-college/degrees-certificates/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-certificate/

Fullerton College Automotive Technology department: https://cte.fullcoll.edu/department/automotive-technology/