Automotive Technology

Faculty Members

Full Time Faculty
Name	Phone	Email	Room
Marty Rudd (Department Chair) A.A.	(714) 564-6667	Rudd_James@sac.edu	J-201
David Roper M.A.	(714) 564-6664	Roper_David@sac.edu	J-203
Matthew Bittner A.A.	(714) 564-6662	Bittner_Matthew@sac.edu	J-204
Part Time Faculty
Doug Bullard	(714) 564-6660	Bullard_Doug@sac.edu	J-103
Mark Sosebee B.A.	(714) 564-6660	Sosebee_Mark@sac.edu
Marty Supple A.A.	(714) 564-6660	Supple_Martin@sac.edu

Automatic Transmission & Transaxle

Brakes

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Engine Repair

Heating and Air Conditioning

Manual Drive Train & Axels

Suspension & Steering

Automotive Job Opportunities

Starting salaries range between $10.00 to $17.00 per hour. Skilled mechanics can earn $43,000+ per year with experience. Full and part-time jobs are available. It's estimated that over 1800 jobs will become available between 2016 and 2021, around 360 job openings per year.

The Top Occupations in Orange County
Automotive and Watercraft Service Atttendents
Automotive Specialty Technicians
Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Tire Repairers and Changers

Top Employers for SAC Students

Education Opportunities

Santa ana College is the third largest college in the region for enrollment, the highest number of Associates Degree graduates and second highest number of certificates awarded. Santa Ana College offers one degree option and 11 certificate options. Some of the options are listed below. To see a full list of our programs offered, click here

Automotive Technology Degree

The associate degree curriculum in automotive technology is designed to prepare the student for employment in automotive service and repair. Technical instruction includes lecture and lab experiences in a variety of subjects which the student may select according to his/her interests. Employment opportunities are available in civil service, service stations, independent garages and dealerships, both domestic and foreign. Learn more here

Engine Service Option Certificate of Proficiency

The certificate curriculum in chassis service is designed to prepare students as engine service helpers and apprentices. Course content includes how to recondition valves, seals and cylinder walls, assembly of short blocks and repair of cracks in heads and blocks. The program will also enable those already employed in the field to upgrade their skills in engine machining and overhaul. Learn more here

Chassis Service Option Certificate of Proficiency

The certificate curriculum in chassis service is designed to prepare the student for entry into the specialized field of: brake, front suspension and steering service on both import and domestic vehicles. Learn more here

Engine Performance and Electrical Option Certificate of Proficiency

The certificate curriculum in tune-up and electrical service engine performance is designed to prepare students for entry into the specialized field of domestic and foreign automotive tune-up, electrical and air conditioning service and repair. Advances in electronics have increased the demand for technical skills and knowledge in this specialized area.

The certificate curriculum in advance engine performance is designed to prepare students for entry into the specialized field of diagnosing, testing and repairing computer controlled ignition, fuel and emission systems. It is recommended that students complete the Engine Performance & Electrical Option Certificate or have an equivalent trade experience. Learn more here

Drive Train Service Option Certificate of Proficiency

The certificate curriculum in drive train service is designed to prepare the student for entry into the specialized field of standard and automatic transmissions, driveline and differential service and repair on both import and domestic vehicles. Learn more here

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