The Miramar College Automotive Technology department has had its ASE Education Foundation accreditation extended through June of 2028.
To achieve this coveted recognition, the college’s automotive technology program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used.
ASE recently received the on-site evaluation results for the College’s general automobile technician-training program and the results indicate that the program continues to meet the requirements for Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation – the highest level of program accreditation recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE commended the Miramar College staff for maintaining program standards and continuing to meet the industry’s requirements.
“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Michael Coley, ASE Education Foundation President. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Miramar College’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by Miramar College, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.” The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry.
Dean of the School of Business, Technical Careers and Workforce Initiatives, Jesse Lopez added, “During the past few months, we have worked closely with the ASE Education Foundation to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards, and now we are delighted to continue among the ranks of the ASE accredited training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”
The Automotive Technology program at San Diego Miramar College provides both classroom theory and extensive hands on (shop) entry-level employment training as well as professional upgrading to persons in the automotive industry. The program provides training for each of the areas tested for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, and Bureau of Automotive Repair training for state licenses as well. Certificates of Achievement are offered in Automotive Chassis, Automotive Electrical, Automotive Engine Performance, and Automotive Transmissions. A Certificate of Performance is offered for Advanced Emissions Specialist.
The program emphasis is on various automotive manufacturer products. The General Automotive Program gives students many options. This program provides our students broad based learning for employment in independent automotive shops as well as dealerships. Chrysler’s Mopar CAP Local, Subaru University, Ford ACE and Audi Premium are available to students in this program. We are also beginning a new program with Hyundai to compliment the new Hyundai Kona full electric vehicle that we have recently purchased. A cohort program With Honda PACT is also available to students. Students have the opportunity for internship training when available. If employed, student interns may work for a repair facility while concurrently receiving formal training in Automotive Technology coursework. Upon completion, the student may have the opportunity for full-time employment at that repair facility. While progressing through the training, students are strongly encouraged to obtain at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.
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