Course Description
Provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog
Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met
step two of the Bureau of Automotive Repair's training requirements to qualify to
take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination if they have met the recommended
course preparations. NOTE: This course requires the student to be able to use hand
tools that require a twisting motion, lifting objects that weigh a minimum of 35 pounds,
and vision capabilities to read mechanical precision measurement tools (similar to
reading 8 or 9 pt font from 6-12 inches away).
Units: 1.5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 16-18
- Lab hours/semester: 24-27
- Homework hours/semester: 32-36
Prerequisites: This course is specific for indentured apprentices who are members of the Local Machinist
Union.
Corequisites: None
Recommended: BAR Specified Criteria: Current ASE A6, A8 and L1 certificates; or, BAR Specified
Criteria: Associate Degree/Certificate in Automotive Technology and one year of experience;
or, BAR Specified Criteria: Two years’ experience and successful completion of the
BAR Diagnostic Training Course; or, AUTO 524 or AUTO 824 with a minimum grade of C,
or equivalent.
Transfer Credit:
CSU