Smog Check Technician Training
Gustafson Brothers is proud to offer Smog Tech Training and Smog update classes for students in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Newport Beach and all surrounding Orange County Communities. We are dedicated to helping our participants advance their careers in the automotive industry. We work in the industry and understand the importance of continued education. We have a comprehensive set of topics for you to choose from so you can tailor your educational needs.
• Smog Tech Training Location: 19161 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach CA 92648
• All classes based on minimum signup of 3 students per class*
Smog Tech Training for New and Returning Legacy Students
| Date | Title | Hours | Cost | Sign Up |
| As needed | Citation Class are available upon request | N/A | $200.00 |  |
| May – Returning Students Monday 05/09, Tuesday 05/10, Wednesday 05/11 |
Legacy Update Training Returning Students |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| June – New Students Monday 06/06, Tuesday 06/07, Wednesday 06/08 |
Current Update Training This course is for new students to our facility |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| June – Returning Students Monday 06/13, Tuesday 06/14, Wednesday 06/15 |
Legacy Update Training Returning Students |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| July – New Students Tuesday 07/05, Wednesday 07/06, Thursday 07/07 |
Current Update Training This course is for new students to our facility |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| July – Returning Students Monday 07/11, Tuesday 07/12, Wednesday 07/13 |
Legacy Update Training Returning Students |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| August – New Students Monday 08/01, Tuesday 08/02 Wednesday 08/03 |
Current Update Training This course is for new students to our facility |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
| August – Returning Students Monday 08/08, Tuesday 08/09 Wednesday 08/10 |
Legacy Update Training Returning Students |
6:00PM – 10:00PM | $275.00 | |
Smog Check Repair Technician Training
License Renewal Update Training
Smog Check Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of BAR license update training every two years for license renewal.
Smog Check Repair Technicians are required to complete 16 hours of automotive technology update training every two years for license renewal. Training must be completed at a BAR-Certified School.
We, at Gustafson’s are offering a variety of 12 hour courses, to fit your training needs, as well fulfilling your update training requirements.
Level 2 Description
This Level 2 training offers technicians the training needed to be a Smog technician (BAR requirements must be met).
This 30-hour course offers hands-on experience as well as lectures that will enable the technician to be eligible to take the California Smog Inspector examination. Some of the subjects to be covered include current BAR rules & regulations, inspection procedures for light-duty gasoline and Diesel vehicles, and smog machine operating procedures and maintenance.
BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training
BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training represents one of four options a Repair Technician candidate may choose to qualify for the initial state licensing examination. Specifically, candidates with at least two years of engine performance repair experience may complete this training to qualify for the state licensing examination. The training provides students with comprehensive knowledge related to the diagnosis and repair of Smog Check failures. The training is a minimum of 72 hours and must be completed at a BAR-certified school. BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training is valid for 5 years.* See the Smog Check Repair Technician qualifications for more information.
* BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair training may be used to satisfy the ASE certification requirements for Smog Check Repair Technician license renewal.
