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The Technical Certificate in Automotive Sciences prepares students for high-skill, high-demand jobs in the automotive industry. Students will secure stackable certificates they can take on the job market to begin earning in a high-wage industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects median salaries for automotive service technicians to be $46,880 per year. Graduates will find employment opportunities in auto dealerships, independent shops, and tire, lube, and repair chains. 

Students who complete the Automotive Sciences program will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate, diagnose, and repair modern engines. They will learn from experienced instructors in a hands-on environment with access to cutting-edge technology. You could be the next reliable mechanic your community needs!

Program Highlights

  • Choose your own certification pathway
  • Hands-on experience
  • Expert instructors

  1. Interpret manufacturer’s service manuals. 
  2. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair engine performance systems. 
  3. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair automotive/diesel electrical systems. 
  4. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair climate control systems. 
  5. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair steering and suspension systems. 
  6. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair brake systems. 
  7. Develop reading, writing, and listening skills for repair orders. 
  8. Prepare for workplace safety, shop management, and client communication. 

  1. Interpret manufacturer’s service manuals. 
  2. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair steering and suspension systems. 
  3. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair brake systems. 
  4. Develop reading, writing, and listening skills for repair orders. 

  1. Interpret manufacturer’s service manuals. 
  2. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair engine performance systems. 
  3. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair climate control systems. 
  4. Develop reading, writing, and listening skills for repair orders. 

  1. Interpret manufacturer’s service manuals. 
  2. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair engine performance systems. 
  3. Evaluate, diagnose, and repair automotive/diesel electrical systems. 
  4. Develop reading, writing, and listening skills for repair orders. 

Questions? Contact Us.

Automotive Science Instructor
Sam Waters

Director of Admissions
Wendy McDaniel

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Degree Plan