Automotive Emission Control
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Automotive Emission Control Certificate will prepare the student for The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams, The State of California Smog Check Inspector License Exam, and/or the State of California Smog Check Repair Technician License Exam. Completion of the Automotive Emission Control Certificate, ASE Exams, The California Smog Check Inspector Exam, and The California Smog Check Repair Technician License Exam will enable a student to seek employment within the California Smog Check Program. The Automotive Emission Control Certificate requires a total of 18 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
Automotive Emission Control Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 33,660
- High salary: 80,850
- Average salary: 49670
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 49,490
- High salary: 106,110
- Average salary: 82730
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 31,680
- High salary: 70,480
- Average salary: 47940
All Careers in Automotive Emission Control (6)
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 82,730 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Stable | 78,300 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 49,670 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 47,940 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Evaluate and solve questions related to mechanical engine performance, computer controlled powertrain systems, and electronic fuel management systems in preparation for The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams, The State of California Smog Check Inspector Exam, and The State of California Smog Check Repair Technician Licensing Exam.
- Integrate advanced theory and diagnostic techniques through the use of advanced tools related to the repair of automotive emission control systems.