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With concern for automotive efficiency, the cost of fuel, vehicle repairs and service growing yearly, the role of the automotive technician increases in importance. The student is trained to perform quality maintenance, diagnosis and repair of complex modern vehicles. Classrooms and shop areas are equipped with the latest tools and equipment for automotive diagnosis and repair.

Students will train in eight areas of automotive service: engine repair, engine performance, electrical and electronic systems, manual drive train and axles, automatic transmission/transaxles, suspension and steering systems, brakes and heating and air conditioning. Maintenance and repair experience will duplicate those skills needed upon employment. Upon completion of 80 credit hours, a graduate will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science with a major in Automotive Technology.

Automotive Technology is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.

NOTE: New students must obtain all tools on the list of required tools. See the automotive department head or an instructor to obtain the tool list. Educational discounts are available from participating vendors.

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Advisement Information

• Tools for the hands-on portion in the lab are mandatory for competency completion and will cost a minimum of $1200-$1800 with some students choosing to spend as much as $4000-$5000. Tools that the students purchase are an investment in their future and necessary to be employable. Click here for the list of required tools. Advise students to call or e-mail Mike Rodgers if they have specific questions.
  
• See the Math Placement Guide before enrolling a student in mathematics courses.  It is recommended that students enroll in the sequence of math courses required for this program, based on their math placement scores and their advisor's recommendation.
  
• New students summer and spring terms should talk with Mike Rodgers or Grayson Jefferies about experience level before enrolling in AUT courses. Taking general education courses is a good option before entering the program fully in the fall.