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Mike Warnock
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Biography
Mike has been an Automotive Instructor for Victor Valley College since 1999. In that time he has taught many Auto classes including, Tune-up and Emissions, Engine Performance, Automotive Electronics and Computers, Basic Auto for consumers, and currently is teaching Auto-50 an Introduction to Automotive Technology.
Mike has been in the Automotive Industry for over 35 years. After graduating from Apple Valley High School in 1975 he was off to trade school at Arizona Automotive Institute. He returned to California and started his career as an automotive technician and licensed Smog Check technician having his first Smog Check License and ASE certifications in 1976.
Mike has full time employment with the Bureau of Automotive Repair as a Program Representative assigned to the Technical Training Department. His job duties include the development and presentation of training classes; evaluating BAR staff training needs; monitoring the effectiveness of current training programs and providing analysis on the programs contribution to the Bureau’s performance goals and objectives relating to customer satisfaction, work quality, productivity and efficiency.
He has conducted Subject Matter Expert focus groups for the BAR Training and Compliance Branch to develop new standards for the certification process of Bureau of Automotive Repair Certified Training Instructors.
Mike is a certified by the Bureau of Automotive Repair as a Smog Check Technician, Brake and Lamp Installer and as a Clean Air Car Course Instructor. Current credentials (degrees, instructor certifications, other certifications, licenses, teaching credentials, etc) include:
BAR Licensed Smog Check Technician
BAR Qualified Licensed Brake Adjuster
BAR Qualified Licensed Lamp Adjuster
BAR Certified Training Instructor
South Coast AQM District – Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Servicing Certification (H9305201387)
IVES Certified Trainer for Forklifts and Pallet Trucks
Mike has current certifications from the National Institute of Automotive Excellence (ASE), including “Master” Automotive and Medium / Heavy Truck certification. I am also certified by ASE in many other categories, including:
Master Automobile Technician (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8)
A1 Engine Repair
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A3 Manual Drive Trains and Axles
A4 Suspension and Steering
A5 Brakes
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
A8 Engine Performance
Master Medium / Heavy Truck Technician (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8)
T1 Gasoline Engines
T2 Diesel Engines
T3 Drive Train
T4 Brakes
T5 Suspension and Steering
T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
T7 Heating, Ventilation and A/C
T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
Collision Repair Technician
B5 Mechanical and Electrical Components
B6 Damage Analysis and Estimating
Under-Car Specialist (X1, A4, A5)
X1 Exhaust System Specialist
A4 Suspension and Steering
A5 Brakes
L1 Advanced Level Specialist “Automotive Advanced Engine Performance”
L2 Advanced Level Specialist “Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis”
F1 Alternate Fuels / CNG
X1 Exhaust Systems Specialist
C1 Service: Automobile Service Consultant
Toyota Collision Repair & Refinish
Prius Collision Repair
I-Car Collision Industry Training
Core Training Programs
IVES Training Systems Certified Trainer
Counterbalanced Forklifts
Narrow isle Forklift
Powered Pallet Truck
His automotive experience before BAR includes:
Arizona Automotive Institute, Inc. (Automotive Trade School, 1 year)
Independent Shop Technician – 14 years
Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Nissan Dealership – 2 years
Service Writer, Independent Shop – 1 year
Service Manager, Independent Shop – 3 years
Mike has also received extensive training in developing, conducting and evaluating training programs and classes, including:
Instruction Techniques for Trainers
Interactive Training Techniques
Training Developer’s Workshop
Train the Trainer Course for Smog Check Instructor
Interpersonal Communication Skills Course
Effective Presentations
Hobbies and Interests: Mike’s hobbies and interests start with his family (Grand-children) first, his motorcycle second and everything else next...