Automotive Service Technology
Sylvania AM 210 | 971-722-4130
Auto Expertise
Program full for spring 2013
Both programs continue to have year round waitlists, so make sure you plan ahead.
Information sessions
Thursdays, 1pm, SY campus, AM building room 202.
Call Robin Burwell with questions.
How many of us depend on them every day to get to work, to solve our automotive problems, and to assure our transportation is safe? Automotive service technicians play a vital role in American society, which since the 1950s, has depended a great deal on the freedom and mobility provided by automobiles. Automotive service technicians not only apply their expertise to solving electrical and mechanical problems in our vehicles, technicians assure that vehicles run at optimal performance and are safe and sound.
The Automotive Service Technology program offers you the opportunity to become a skilled automotive service technician, providing you with the fundamental skills necessary to succeed.
Degrees and Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Automotive Service Technology
- Two Year Certificate: Automotive Service Technology
See the catalog for information regarding program requirements.
Flexibility, Unique Courses, Upgrades
Our program offers you flexibility, cutting-edge knowledge, automotive industry best practices, and the ability to specialize in your chosen field. Whether you’re just starting your career in automotive technology or returning for a skills upgrade, our program has the best certificates, training and resources available. Our three-week course modules offer the perfect opportunity to schedule classes around your job, or to learn in segments, providing better consistency. We offer upgrade training to technicians already working in the field, and you may earn credit for passing ASE/NATEF tests (See the automotive department chair for details).
What's Next?
- Meet with an automotive department advisor early to help planning for competency and general education requirements.
- Take the COMPASS placement test, or ENL and MTH test. See the catalog page for program prerequisites.
- Attend an automotive program orientation session. Call 971-722-4130 for schedule.
- Apply to the automotive program with the program advisor, Robin Burwell.
- Receive permission to register.
Please Note: There are additional costs for tools and equipment.