RCC’s Career & Technical Education department is well known and well respected throughout the region for its education programs. RCC provides the education and training that prepare you to compete in an increasingly competitive job market.

RCC is pleased to provide: • Knowledgeable professors with

industry experience• Industry driven credentials• Stackablecertificatesanddegree

programs • Professional (lab) environment• New equipment • New student services facility• Friendlysupportstaff• Low cost tuition

Why should you choose Riverside City College?

RiversideCareer & Technical Education

Career & Technical Education

Automotive

Program Contacts

For additional program information call or email:Phone: (951) 222-8624 or (951) 222-8506Email: wearecte@rcc.edu

Faculty Contact Paul O’ConnellPhone: (951) 222-8348paul.oconnell@rcc.edu

Auto Technology - Mechanical (R)AS515/AS515B/AS515C/CE515

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. This includes instruction in brake systems, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions, and drivetrains.

Automotive Technology-Mechanical CertificateRequired Courses (28 units) CE515 Units

AUT-50 Automotive Principles 4

AUT-51A Internal Combustion Engines Rebuilding, Gas and Diesel-Upper End

4

AUT-51B Internal Combustion Engines Rebuilding, Gas and Diesel-Lower End

4

AUT-53A Automotive Chassis and Alignment 4

AUT-53B Automotive Brakes 4

AUT-55A Automotive Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles 4

AUT-55B Automotive Manual Drivetrain Systems 4

Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all District programs and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the office of Diversity,Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 at least seven business days before your chosen date of attendance. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.318546 11/18

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Career and Technical Education Guided Pathways

Auto Collision Repair - RefinishingAS511/AS511B/AS511C/CE511

Career Sector Average SalaryAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics . $11.46 - $25.45/hour*Electronic Equipment Installers ad Repairers . . . $13.38 - $19.52/hour*Upholsterers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 - $18.47/hour*Source: C.O.E. Centers of Excellence, Inland Empire Region, 2018

* Starting salary will fluctuate with the minimum wage set by the state of California

Turn your passion into a paycheck with Riverside City College!

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. This includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, damage analysis, and estimating.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology - Automotive Collision Repair-Refinishing and Paint will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

Automotive Technology - Automotive Collision Repair-Refinishing and Paint Certificate Required Courses (20 units) Units

AUB-50 Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair 4

AUB-51 Automotive Non-Structural Collision Repair and Estimating

4

In addition, select an emphasis from Collision Repair Emphasis (12 units) or Refinishing and Paint Emphasis (12 units)

Automotive Technology - Automotive Collision Repair Emphasis Certificate Required Courses (20 units) CE511 Units

AUB-54 Automotive Structural Collision Repair and Frame 4

AUB-56 Automotive Technology for the Automotive Collision Specialist

4

Electives (4 units) select from the following

AUB-53 Automotive Collision Repair Special Projects 4

AUB-57 Antique and Classic Auto Restoration and Fabrication

4

AUB-59A Automotive Collision Service and Repair 2

WEL-34 Metal Joining Processes 2

Automotive Technology - Automotive Refinishing and Paint Emphasis Certificate Required Courses (20 units) CE511 Units

AUB-52 Automotive Refinishing and Paint 4

AUB-55 Automotive Advanced Refinishing and Custom Paint

4

Electives (4 units) select from the following

AUB-53 Automotive Collision Repair Special Projects 4

AUB-59B Automotive Refinishing Service and Repair 2

AUB-60 Automotive Trim and Upholstery I 4

Auto Technology - UpholsteryAS516/AS516B/AS516C/CE516

Auto Technology - ElectricalAS513/AS513B/AS513C/CE513

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install springs, filling, padding, covering, and finishing (trim) on automobile related products.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology - Automotive Collision Repair-Refinishing and Paint will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment within an automobile. This includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages, and the use of test equipment.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology-Electrical will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

Automotive Technology - Automotive Trim and Upholstery Certificate Required Courses (20 units) CE516 Units

AUB-50 Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair 4

AUB-51 Automotive Non-Structural Collision Repair and Estimating

4

AUB-60 Automotive Trim and Upholstery I 4

AUB-61 Automotive Trim and Upholstery II 4

Electives (4 units) select from the following

AUB-53 Automotive Collision Repair Special Projects 4

AUB-59A Automotive Collision Service and Repair 2

AUB-59B Automotive Refinishing Service and Repair 2

WEL-34 Metal Joining Processes 2

AUB-59A Automotive Collision Service and Repair 2

WEL-34 Metal Joining Processes 2

Automotive Technology - Electrical Certificate Required Courses (23 units) CE513 Units

AUT-50 Automotive Principles 4

AUT-52A Automotive Tune-up and Electrical Systems 4

AUT-52B Automotive Tune-up and Emission Controls 4

AUT-54 Automotive Electrical Systems 4

AUT-56 Automotive Computer Controls 3

AUT-57 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 4

For additional information on Guided Pathways, please see the Riverside City College Catalog. These guided pathways will allow a full-time student to complete a program in 10-24 months. For students who require a part-time

pathway, please see a counselor for more information.