Automotive Technology
-Associate of Applied Science Degree
-Associate of Applied Science – Transfer Degree
-Program Length: Approx. 7 quarters

General Automotive Repair
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 3 quarters

Vehicle Service Technician
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 1 quarters

Overview
Choose this program to prepare for a rewarding career as an automotive service technician or mechanic. Occupational choices are extensive in this specialized field; you could work as an automatic transmission, brake, engine performance, or electrical specialist.

If you’re looking for a program that provides a wide range of high-demand skills you’ll use with employers such as automotive dealerships, auto rental companies, federal and local government repair shops, and fleet maintenance businesses, then check out Automotive Technology at BTC!

BTC’s General Automotive Repair and Vehicle Service Technician certificates prepare graduates to work in entry-level automotive positions like lubrication, tire, and muffler service positions.

BTC’s Automotive Technology program is certified by ASE
(Automotive Service Excellence). This assures that the curriculum follows the stringent standards identified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation).

The Automotive Technology program prepares students for employment in the automotive trade. Instructional time is divided between classroom theory, practical application in the lab, and time spent in a work-based learning situation. The program utilizes current diagnostic equipment and techniques to prepare students to meet the challenge of this highly technical industry. Students have classroom theory and shop experience in all major automotive systems. Students must participate in a work-based learning component as an employee in an automotive shop. The program emphasizes safety, proper work habits, human relations skills, as well as the technical ability necessary for employment.

This program’s entry points are typically fall and winter quarters. Students must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to participate in the work-based learning sections of the A.A.S. degree program. General education and program-specific classes are offered days, evenings, and online. Check our website for this program’s specific class times.
http://www.btc.ctc.edu/DegreesCertificates/indexDegreesCertificates.asp

Objective
Preparation for professional careers in automotive technology.

Courses
AUTO 103 Engines
AUTO 107 Brakes
AUTO 122 Basic Drive Train
AUTO 141 Engine Performance 1
AUTO 151 Electricity/ Electronics 1
AUTO 161 Steering and Suspension
AUTO 213 HVAC
AUTO 219 Applied Automotive Concepts I
AUTO 229 Applied Automotive Concepts II
AUTO 250 Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle
AUTO 255 Electricity/ Electronics 2
AUTO 259 Applied Automotive Concepts III
AUTO 260 Manual Transmission/ Drive Train
AUTO 265 Engine Performance 2
AUTO 275 Engine Performance 3
AUTO 279 Applied Automotive Concepts IV
TRANS 101 Basic Trans. Service & Systems I
TRANS 102 Basic Trans. Service & Systems II
TRANS 103 Basic Trans. Service & Systems III

Career Options
Most program graduates work as automotive service technicians. In larger shops, positions have become increasingly specialized. Opportunities for specialty positions include automatic transmission specialist, brake specialist, engine performance specialist, front end specialist and electrical specialist. Potential places of employment include automotive dealerships, independent service garages, federal and local government repair shops, rental industry, service stations, specialty shops, tire and service industry, and fleet maintenance.

Employment opportunities for automotive service technicians are expected to increase and opportunities are expected to be good for persons who complete formal automotive training programs. Within one year after graduation, the estimated employment rate for this program is 94%. The typical graduate starting wage is $12.20 with a wage potential of $24.44. Driving citations will restrict or prevent student participation in some lab activities, internships and employment in the automotive repair industry.