# AAG Automotive Emissions Technician (Certificate of Achievement (CA))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Apprenticeship Automotive Group

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#### Overview

The AAG Automotive Emissions Technician Certificate of Achievement can provide the skills necessary for a student apprentice to qualify as a trained entry-level automotive worker. Successful completion of the program results in students becoming journeymen. The Automotive Group program is a 4-year apprenticeship program that trains employees using classroom instruction. Hands-on instruction is given through a paid apprenticeship. This program includes a work experience component.

#### Career Opportunities

Automotive Technician

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Perform an OIS smog check on a 2000 and newer vehicle.

##### **AAG Automotive Emissions Technician (CA): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (34.5 Units)** | |  |
| APAG 3 | AAG Emissions | 4 |
| APAG 3L | AAG Emissions Laboratory | 2 |
| APWX 94 | Apprenticeship Work Experience | 14 |
| AUTO P1 | Powertrains: Modifications for Performance | 4 |
| AUTO SDR | Specified Diagnostic and Repair | 5 |
| AUTO SMOG | Smog Level One and Level Two | 5.5 |
| **Total** | | **34.5** |