The Automotive Technology program at Oxnard College is designed to prepare students to either enter the industry as entry-level technicians or to provide continuous improvement training to technicians already employed in the industry. Students can complete an Associate of Science Degrees or Certificate of Achievement. Courses include the full range of curriculum for this occupation, including the fundamentals of engine repair, reconstruction, electrical analysis, and trouble-shooting techniques. All courses are taught by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified instructors.
Dean
- Dr. Christina Tafoya, Career & Technical Education
Fulltime Faculty:
- Richard Williams, Master Technician, Associate Professor
- Kevin Corse, Assistant Professor
Staff:
- Jeff Hiben, Adjunct Automotive Instructor/Instructional Lab Tech-I Automotive
- Anthony Diaz-Brown, Instructional Lab Tech I-Automotive
For more information, contact:
Richard Williams, rwilliams@vcccd.edu or call: 805-678-5835, 805-678-5890
Career Opportunities
- Engine Repair Technician
- Service and Parts Management
- Diesel Mechanics Technician
- Wheel Alignment and Brake Technician
- Sales
- Repair Estimator
- Tune-Up Technician
- Licensed Emissions Technician
- 2016-2017 College Catalog - Automotive Course Descriptions pages 115-118
- Download the Automotive Brochure