Auto Tech Highlights
New Summer Class
Hybrid Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
We are offering AUTO 60N, a course designed for hybrid and EV owners, hobbyists, students, faculty, and staff who want to learn more about the features of hybrid and EV vehicles.
The class meets on Wednesday evenings, on campus, from 6-10PM, for the six week summer session.
This class is also available as a noncredit class (AUTO 360N), which is tuition-free.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Summer Classes
- 50A and 50B, Introductory classes (under hood)
- Available for free as noncredit (350A & 350B)
- 60K, Body Electrical
- Available for free as noncredit (360K)
- 66, Automotive Air Conditioning
- Available for free as noncredit (366)
- 65P and 65W, Level 1 and Level 2 smog
- Available for free as noncredit (365P & 365W)
- 60N, Hybrid Vehicle Safety
- Available for free as noncredit (360N)
Free SMOG Classes
Level 1 and Level 2 SMOG classes will be offered in Summer 2025. Contact Pete Vernazza for more informaiton at vernazzapete@fhda.edu or 408.864.8216
Auto Tech Classes for High School Students
Are you a current high school student? Want to enroll in introductory auto tech classes before graduation? Learn more about our dual enrollment process.
Silicon Valley Automotive Technology Career Day for High School Students
We hosted a great event with the California New Car Dealers Association Foundation (CNCDA) to expose high school auto tech students to De Anza and the automotive repair industry!
Many local high school students participated in presentations, workshops, a panel discussion, and a career fair. All supported by CNCDA, auto manufacturers, and local dealerships
Kim from CNCDA getting the event started
Panel of industry experts helping students
100 high school students waiting for raffle announcements
Bachelor's Degree Program Application Now Available
Classes start in fall 2025! See our step-by-step instructions for the application process.
Easy registration tips
Repeat Most Classes as Noncredit for FREE!
All of our introductory and evening courses are now available with a noncredit option, tuition-free!
Benefits include:
- Pathways for students who have never attended college
- Great way to "try out" a class without the cost of tuition
- Great way to get started with a new hobby
- Earn noncredit certificates
Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
Learn about an exciting new career pathway that combines courses in Auto Tech and Computer Information Systems to prepare for jobs in this rapidly growing field!Introductory Classes
We have classes to help you explore the world of auto tech and prepare for entry into the full-time program. No prior instruction or work experience is required.
Daytime Program
We offer certificates and degrees in three major subject areas for full-time students.
Evening Program
We offer certificates and degrees in four major subject areas for evening students, including apprentices and technicians.
Hybrids and Plug-In Vehicles
We offer evening classes and the chance to work hands-on with a variety of hybrid and plug-in vehicles from Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota.
Smog Inspector or Technician
We have courses to help you qualify as a smog inspector or technician.
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