Welcome to Automotive Technology @ GWC
The Automotive Technology program at Golden West College is designed to provide students with the opportunity to successfully prepare for careers in the automotive service industry as entry level technicians or other related occupations. It is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and its courses and instructions align with NATEF requirements and standards. Advanced course work is also available to employed technicians to meet state licensing requirements or to pursue promotional opportunities. Instructors are well qualified to teach in their areas of expertise and are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) which has national prominence and recognition by the automotive industry.
The lab facilities, operations and equipment are intended to reflect industry standards to assist students for easy transition into employment opportunities.
The Automotive Technology program also offers advanced coursework to employed technicians who seek state licensing or promotional opportunities.
Federal Gainful Employment Reports
Use the link below to view Golden West College’s gainful employment reports. These reports provide you, the student, with important information regarding the costs, benefits and potential employment options of our certificate programs.
Federal Gainful Employment Reports
Honda Technician Certification at GWC
GWC offers a Honda sponsored "PACT" program (Professional Automotive Career Training). We teach the Express Service and Maintenance, and Light Repair classes for Honda and students who pass the final exam become certified Honda technicians. Honda dealerships must hire technicians trained by Honda sponsored training programs.
For more information about the program at GWC please contact us at CTE@gwc.cccd.edu or by calling 714-895-8792.
Golden West College does not have housing options for students.
For more information about PACT go to www.hondacareers.com