Auto Tech Highlights
Spring 2025 Schedule
Spring Classes
- 50A and 50B, Introductory classes (under hood) →2 sections
- Available for free as noncredit (350A & 350B)
- 51A and 51B, Introductory classes (under hood) →2 sections
- Available for free as noncredit (351A & 351B)
- 53A, Mechanisms
- Available for free as noncredit (353A)
- 60, Electrical Systems →2 sections
- Available for free as noncredit (360)
- 60D and 60E, Ignition & Fuel Injection
- Available for free as noncredit (360D & 360E)
- 62B, Wheel Alignment & ADAS
- 63D, Transmission Diagnosis/Repair
- Available for free as noncredit (363D)
- 67A & 67B, Hybrid & Plug-In Electric Vechicles
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- Available for free as noncredit (367A & 367B)
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- 67J, Auto & Light Truck Diesel (Six Week Class)
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- Available for free as noncredit (367J)
- Starts on May 20, 2025
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Hybrid and EV Classes
Seats available for spring 2025
Auto 67A Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
Auto 67B Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Free SMOG Classes Coming Soon
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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