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
The Automotive Mechanics Technology curriculum is built around the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification areas - engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension systems, manual drivetrains and axles, automatic transmissions and transaxles, and heating & air conditioning. Students train with professional level tools and equipment, including the same computer resources and computerized diagnostic tools that many automotive repair businesses use.
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 16 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score
Length of Program:Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 16 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score
Skills NeededCommunication | Detail Oriented | Dexterity | Mechanical | Problem Solving | Physical Strength
Southwest MS Community College
Summit Campus
ContactCareer & Technical Education601-276-3722jtroxler@smcc.edu
The Automotive Mechanics Technology curriculum is built around the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification areas - engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension systems, manual drivetrains and axles, automatic transmissions and transaxles, and heating & air conditioning. Students train with professional level tools and equipment, including the same computer resources and computerized diagnostic tools that many automotive repair businesses use.
Pre-requisites required:Call for details
Length of Program:Technical Certification | Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Call for details
Skills NeededCommunication | Detail Oriented | Dexterity | Mechanical | Problem Solving | Physical Strength
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson Cammpus
ContactCareer, Technical & Workforce Education601-643-5101career.training@colin.edu