Automotive Service Technology
Sylvania AM 210 | 971-722-4130
Auto Expertise
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
- GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
- Automotive Service Technology: Automotive Service Education
- Two Year Certificate: Automotive Service Technology
- Program Awards:
- Technician Upgrade Training
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). Students in the ASEP program receive GM certification after successful completion of the AAS degree through a partnership between PCC and General Motors.
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 a new student orientation.
- 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.