Community Services Education
Overview
Our Community Services offerings enable you to improve the quality of your life through lifelong learning. These fee-based classes are designed to serve individuals with educational goals that do not require college credit.
- Dean Brian Rickel
- Phone (916) 525-4319
- Email rickelb@crc.losrios.edu
Community Services Education (CSERV) Courses
CSERV 2080 BAR A-6 Alternative - Electrical and Electronic Systems Training
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive electrical/electronic systems. It partially satisfies the ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.
CSERV 2081 BAR A-8 Alternative - Engine Performance Systems
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an intensive Bureau of Automotive Repair-approved review of automotive engine performance systems. It partially satisfies ASE certification requirement when applying for a Smog Check technician license.
CSERV 2082 BAR Approved L-1 Alternative
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is preparation for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) – approved Advanced Engine Performance Exam. Topics covered include Power Train Diagnosis, Computer Control Diagnostics, Ignition System Diagnostics, Fuel and Air Induction Diagnostics, Emission Control Diagnostics, and I/M Failure Diagnosis. The BAR L-1 Alternative test is administered at the end of the class.
CSERV 2084 Bureau Of Automotive Repair 16 Hour Emission Update
- Units:0
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is required for initial licensing and license renewal for smog technicians who need to meet California emissions control smog license standards. Students may repeat courses listed in the College Catalog as such to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. These repetitions are not limited.