Overview
Our Community Services offerings enable you to improve the quality of your life through lifelong learning. These fee-based classes are designed to serve individuals with educational goals that do not require college credit.
Community Services Education (CSERV) Courses
CSERV 2080 BAR A-6 Alternative - Electrical and Electronic Systems Training
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive electrical/electronic systems. It partially satisfies the ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- test electrical circuits and faults.
- diagnose electrical problems using analog and digital meters and logic probes.
- define faults using test equipment.
- apply electrical wiring diagrams and understand their role in troubleshooting.
- solve problems related to circuit resistance.
- evaluate effect of circuit resistance on temperature and driveability.
CSERV 2081 BAR A-8 Alternative - Engine Performance Systems
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive engine performance systems. It partially satisfies ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- apply organized troubleshooting techniques
- test ignition systems with oscilloscopes
- diagnose fuel metering systems
- diagnose engine mechanical problems
- use four-gas analyzers for emissions diagnostics
CSERV 2082 BAR Approved L-1 Alternative
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is preparation for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) – approved Advanced Engine Performance Exam. Topics covered include Power Train Diagnosis, Computer Control Diagnostics, Ignition System Diagnostics, Fuel and Air Induction Diagnostics, Emission Control Diagnostics, and I/M Failure Diagnosis. The BAR L-1 Alternative test is administered at the end of the class.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- explain diagnostic principles of advanced engine performance
- diagnose engine control systems
- analyze engine control failures
- analyze and troubleshoot internal engine failures and their effect on engine exhaust systems
CSERV 2084 Bureau Of Automotive Repair 16 Hour Emission Update
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is required for initial licensing and license renewal for smog technicians who need to meet California emissions control smog license standards. Students may repeat courses listed in the College Catalog as such to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. These repetitions are not limited.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- perform Smog Check pre-inspections and final inspection procedures in accordance with State of California rules and regulations.
- identify vehicles requiring special testing procedures.
- operate current state-of-the-art emissions diagnostic equipment.
- analyze the Smog Check vehicle inspection report and apply appropriate diagnostic techniques.
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