Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
DiplomaRecommended

Diploma of Automotive Technician in Introductory

Santa Monica College

  • Santa Monica, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

Report this program

What’s wrong with Diploma of Automotive Technician in Introductory? Choose all that apply.

Santa Monica College campus

About the program

Certificate in Automotive Technician (Introductory) is a 12-unit programme at Santa Monica College covering basic automotive troubleshooting and repair.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Automotive Technician in Introductory. Apply knowledge in areas including department certificate of 12 units
  • each course needs a C or better. Example courses: Automotive Maintenance and. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

  • Entry-level automotive maintenance technician (diagnosing and repairing electronic and mechanical vehicle problems)

Curriculum

  • Department certificate of 12 units
  • each course needs a C or better. Example courses: Automotive Maintenance and Operations
  • Automotive Braking Systems
  • Automotive Electrical Systems
  • Suspension and Steering.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
  • degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php

Accepted academic background

High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words; sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • Duolingo 75
  • PTE Academic 39
  • Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,789 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSanta Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog)
Faculty or schoolSTEM
DepartmentAutomotive Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value12
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteFoundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    52 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.