Auto Tech Highlights 

Summer 2024 Schedule

  • Summer registration begins on May 13, 2024

  • Summer classes begin on July 1, 2024

Preview of classes:

  • 50A and 50B, Introductory classes (under hood)

    • Available for free as noncredit (350A & 350B)

  • 66, Automotive Air Conditioning 

  • 60K, Body Electrical

    • Available for free as noncredit (360K)

  • 65P & 65W, Level 1 & 2 Smog Inspector

      • Available for free as noncredit (365P & 365W)

Summer 2024 Schedule for Auto Tech

Free Smog Classes

Free noncredit classes

Summer 2024

Smog Inspector - Level 1

Smog Inspector - Level 2

July 1, 2024 through August 23, 2024

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Starts at 6:00PM

Summer 2024 Schedule

Automotive Technology Management Bachelor of Science Degree

New Web Site Under Development, Coming Soon

Beginning Fall of 2025, the Auto Tech department will be offering the first classes toward a Baccalaureate Degree in Automotive Technology Management.  Here are a few headlines:

Admissions AS degree (or close) in automotive technology
Graduation
AS degree auto tech classes
CalGETC GE pattern
Upper division major
Upper division GE
 
Classes
Management Principles
Planning & Bus. Management
Service Management
Parts Management
Fleet Management
Human Resources
Sales, Finance, & Leasing
Digital Marketing & Ecommerce
Business Regulations & Law
Leadership Skills & Team Dynamics*
Ethics & Sustainability*
Professional Writing in the Workplace*
*GE classes
 
Potential Entry-Level Management Jobs in the Industry
Business Owner
Service Management
Parts Management
Fleet Management
Human Resources
Finance
Municipalities
 
Coming Soon
Classes Start in Fall 2025
Information meeting in Winter 2025
Applications available early Spring 2025
 
Contact
Dave Capitolo
(408) 864-8312
capitolodave@fhda.edu

Auto Tech Car Show

April 20, 2024 in Parking Lot E at the De Anza College campus

9AM to 1PM

Car show

Auto Tech Job Fair

April 20, 2024 in Parking Lot E at the De Anza College campus

9AM to 1PM

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA

Thanks to all our exhibitors:

Autobahn MBZ, Dosanjh Auto Group, DGDG, Snap-on Diagnostics, Carnamic Auto Group, CHP, County of Santa Clara, California Air National Guard, Maispring Energy, California New Car Dealers Association Foundation, Stevens Creek Subaru, Audi of Stevens Creek, City of Santa Cruz, and Auto Zone 

High School Students

Are you a current high school student?  Want to enroll in introductory auto tech classes before graduation?  The process starts here 

Repeat Most Classes as Noncredit for FREE!

All of our introductory and evening courses are now available with a noncredit option, tuition-free! 

Benefits include:

  • Pathways for students who have never attended college
  • Great way to "try out" a class without the cost of tuition
  • Great way to get started with a new hobby
  • Earn noncredit certificates

Easy registration tips

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Learn about an exciting new career pathway that combines courses in Auto Tech and Computer Information Systems to prepare for jobs in this rapidly growing field!

Questions? Contact Us!

Introductory Classes

We have classes to help you explore the world of auto tech and prepare for entry  into the full-time program. No prior instruction or work experience is required.

Daytime Program

We offer certificates and degrees in three major subject areas for full-time students. 

Evening Program

We offer certificates and degrees in four major subject areas for evening students, including apprentices and technicians.

Hybrids and Plug-In Vehicles

We offer evening classes and the chance to work hands-on with a variety of hybrid and plug-in vehicles from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota.

Smog Inspector or Technician

 

We have courses to help you qualify as a smog inspector or technician.

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Upcoming Schedules


Auto Tech Department

Location: Building E1 


Dave Capitolo,

Department Chair

  • 408.864.8312
  • capitolodave@deanza.edu

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