Tools and equipment you will use include oscilloscopes, volt-ampere testing equipment, exhaust analyzers, and hand meters. Between 80 and 360 hours of attendance are required for completion of these courses. A minimum of 80 hours of training are required by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to apply for certification. The Grossmont UHSD course requires 380 hours of attendance and also includes instruction on ignition, cooling, and electrical systems. Auto Engine Performance - Emission Control courses are offered by Grossmont UHSD , Oceanside USD , and Southwestern College .
All locations offer evening classes.
Good mechanical aptitude is desired. Approximately 360 hours of attendance are required to complete the course. However, courses by Carlsbad USD , Poway USD and Sweetwater UHSD have about 540 hours of instruction and include training in auto suspension, steering and brake systems. Auto Engine Performance courses are offered by San Diego USD , Oceanside USD , Poway USD , Ramona USD , San Dieguito UHSD , San Marcos USD , and Sweetwater UHSD . Evening classes are available in Poway USD and Ramona USD .