Amech 236 & 438 Course Materials 

Amech 440 Course Material

Smog Technician Student Workbook

BAR 2011 Update Spring 2012 Schedule

Bureau of Automotive Repair Certified

Smog Check Program

Get your Advanced Emission Specialist License in as little as 1 YEAR!!!

Smog Check Technicians are in high demand to meet the state emission standards.  We are the leader in the nation in the pollution solution and the world looks to us to show them the way.  Smog Check Technicians earn $45,000 to start and the sky's the limit on potential.  The road's not easy but the rewards are there for those willing to meet the challenge.  Work with today's computerized engine management systems to help green up our environment and have an exciting career in the process.

The Bureau of Automotive Repair has standards which must be met to obtain and retain a Smog Check license. 

There are three types of licenses available, Intern, Basic and Advanced Emissions Specialist with specific requirements for each.  The quickest to obtain is the Intern license, which allows you to work with a licensed Smog Check technician repairing cars that have failed the smog check.  This is accomplished by qualifying for, and completing the Basic Clean Air Car Course (BCAC).   Basic Clean Air Car is also contained in our Computers & Emission Controls class in the daytime and our Emission Controls class at night as well.

To qualify for the B.A.R. Smog Check Licensing Exam you must have a combination of ASE certifications, Education and Experience as well as Update training sessions as required by the Bureau.  We offer these programs as stand alone classes in our Community Services program.   They are also contained in our Computers & Emission Controls class in the daytime and our Emission Controls class at night.
 
Use this checklist to see if you qualify for the Advanced Emission Specialist Licensing Exam:

Education & Update training -- ALL of the following:

1. Basic Clean Air Car - (Initial applicants only---also qualifies you as Intern Technician) >>>> sign up for Amech 236 or 438
2. Advanced Clean Air Car---(8hr transition 20 update training) >>>> sign up for Amech 236 or 440
3. BAR Update 2009 course certification >>>> sign up for Amech 236 or 440
4. BAR Update 2011 course certification (available Fall 2010) >>>> sign up for Amech 236 or 440

Education or experience -- ONE of the following:

1. Current unexpired Smog Check license
2. 2 years trade experience in engine performance
3. Intern license and one year experience in emission repairs
4. Automotive Certificate
5. AA or AS in Automotive Technology

ASE or Alternative ASE certification -- ALL of the following:

1. A6  Electrical
2. A8  Engine Performance
3. L1  Advanced Engine Performance

See the latest Smog Check Licensing requirements at

http://www.bar.ca.gov/02_IndustryActivities/01_GettingLicensed/index.html

Sound confusing?  It's easy; if you are available daytime for one semester take AMECH 236 Computers & Emission Controls.  At Night take Amech 438 & 440 Emissions & Computer Controls courses and we will help you with the rest!  Prep for the ASE A6, A8, & L1 tests are included.

We offer a full lineup of classes in our Community Services program to meet your Smog Check Requirements including:

Basic Clean Air Car (Amech 236 or 438)
Advanced Clean Air Car (Amech 236 or 440)
Bar 97 Transition (Amech 236 or 440)
Bar 97 Update (Amech 236 or 440)
BAR Update Courses (Amech 236 or 440)

ASE Testing preparation seminars
A6 Electrical
A8 Engine Performance
L1 Advanced Engine Performance
F1 Light/Medium Duty Compressed Natural Gas

Scheduling

See the latest schedule of classes or call (562) 938-3067