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Río Hondo College’s Automotive Technology Program meets strict industry standards and is NATEF/ASE “Master” certified. Nationwide, only a small percentage of educational institutions achieve this certification in all eight automotive specialty areas and Alternative Fuels.

Qualified instructors

The members of our instructional staff have extensive industry experience and factory training. All instructors are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Dedicated CWE counselors

Please follow the link for updated information on counseling hours and appointment schedule: CWE Counselors. The Río Hondo College Automotive Technology Program includes degrees and certificates.

Academic programs

The Rio Hondo College Automotive Technology Program includes degrees and certificates in such areas as:

Degrees

The Associate of Science in Automotive Technology has been accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering for the time period of November 2016-November 2020.

Certificates of achievement

The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment of the institution, have been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and meet the standards of quality for the training of automobile technicians through February 2018.

AUTO* Courses Approved CPL

  • Current ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exam.
  • Have 2 years of work experience in the field.
  • Currently employed in the automotive industry.
*Other industry automotive technology certifications are also reviewed for CPL 
CourseASE Exam
AUTO 107 – Intro to AUTO Light ServiceG-1 exam
AUTO 140 – Body & Chassis Electrical SystemsA-6 exam
AUTO 150 – Engine Electrical SystemsA-8 exam
AUTO 160 – Upper-End Engine Rebuilding and MachiningA-1 exam
AUTO 200 – Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Service (C-ID: AUTO 140X)A-4 exam
AUTO 210 – Automotive Brake Systems (C-ID: AUTO 150X)A-5 exam
AUTO 220 – Manual Drive Trains and AxlesA-3 exam
AUTO 230 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (C-ID: AUTO 120X)A-2 exam
AUTO 240 – Heating and Air Conditioning (C-ID: AUTO 170X)A-7 exam

Automotive technology uniform code

Automotive technology facilities

Visit our virtual tour page
Wide-angle view of Río Hondo Community College’s automotive facility, featuring tools, cars, and diagnostic stations
Wide-angle view of Río Hondo Community College’s automotive technology center, showcasing parked cars, organized tools, and diagnostic stations throughout the facility
Close-up view of Río Hondo Community College’s automotive technology center, highlighting parked cars, neatly arranged tools, and nearby diagnostic stations
Detailed close-up of a work area in Río Hondo Community College’s automotive technology center, featuring a parked car ready for diagnostics
Students gathered around a vehicle, engaged in a troubleshooting exercise at Río Hondo’s automotive technology program
Student wearing protective goggles adjusting the wheels while using diagnostic equipment in Río Hondo’s automotive technology facility
Instructor supervising a group of students as they work together to repair a car's engine in the automotive technology lab
Close-up of a Río Hondo Community College automotive student inspecting a car inside the automotive lab
Brightly lit automotive garage with cars on lifts, showcasing Río Hondo’s advanced facilities for hands-on learning

Automotive technology internships

The Automotive Technology Programs prepare students for a variety of internship opportunities, these opportunities can be at large auto manufactures as well as local dealerships.

Below are two opportunities for students close to completing an associate degree in one of the automotive programs:

BMW STEP and Apprentice Programs

BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP) offers free training, more specialty programs, job placement and outstanding earning potential. Come work on state-of-the-art technology. Discover more about BMW STEP.

Requirements: Completion of the Associate of Science in Automotive Technology, 3.5 GPA or higher

Tesla START program

Tesla START is an intensive training program designed to provide students across North America with the skills necessary for a successful career with Tesla—at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.

See Tesla START requirements

For more information and assistance

Honda PACT
Michael Dighera
(562) 463-7365

 

General Service Automotive
Eric Olson
(562) 463-7001