LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION
Automotive Technician
To guarantee that a car continues to function as it should requires regular maintenance. An automobile technician is a mechanic specializing in the maintenance and repair of cars.
Salary Range Potential:
$43,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Computer Proficiency, Mechanical, Problem Solving, Motor Skills
Types of Employers:
Automotive Parts And Accessories, Hvac
Job Description
We rely on our cars to get us where we need to go, and automotive technicians work in a challenging and fast-paced environment helping us get back on the road. An automotive technician helps people with their car problems. It’s their job to diagnose the issue, order the necessary parts, and repair it. This involves using a wide variety of tools and testing equipment. To do well in this position, you will need to have excellent technical skills have solid interpersonal and customer service skills, as you often interact directly with clients.
Training Opportunities
Automotive Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE certification (Engine Repair, Electrical and Electronics Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems, Manual Drivetrains and Axles, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Heating and Air Conditioning.)
Pre-requisites required:Contact for more information
Length of Program:2 year program
Summary of Program Requirements:Contact for more information
Skills NeededTrouble shooting, Math Skills, Multi-Tasking, Motor Skills
The Automotive Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification (Engine Repair, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering & Suspension Systems, Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles, Heating & Air Conditioning).
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Holmes Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Holmes Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededEquipment Maintenance, Mechanical, Control Precision, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving
Automotive Mechanics is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake systems, and drive train and suspension systems. Instruction is also provided in the adjustment and repair of individual components such as transmissions and fuel systems.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Mississippi Delta Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1-2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Mississippi Delta Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededEquipment Maintenance, Mechanical, Control Precision, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving
Northwest Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two-to-three semester career and/or technical certificate and a four semester Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Automotive Technology at our Senatobia campus. The Chrysler MOPAR College Automotive Program (CAP) is a two- year associate degree program on the Senatobia campus that is designed to teach late-model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicle technology. All program pathways are fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Northwest Mississippi Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1-2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Northwest Mississippi Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededEquipment Maintenance, Mechanical, Control Precision, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia
Contact662-562-3391pherrin@northwestms.edu
Robert Johnston662-562-3389