Automotive Technician Program

The Automotive Technician program prepares students for the automotive service department. This program is well suited for individuals who have a great interest and high aptitude in working on vehicles. Students will receive theory and practice in all aspects of maintenance and repair of automobiles. The lab facility serves as both a training ground and service to customers. This will provide students with a similar experience to that of a full service business. Areas of training include fuel injection systems, on-board diagnostics, climate control systems, basic and advanced electrical systems, brakes and anti-lock brakes, manual drive lines and transmissions, automatic transmissions, steering and suspension systems, entertainment systems, engine rebuilding, and engines testing.

• General Program Information

• Course Information

• Graduate Information (not available yet)

• Admissions Requirements

• Program Requirements

** Students wishing to complete the two-year Automotive Technician Program must first apply to and complete the one-year Automotive Maintenance Technician Program.

Students entering the Automotive Technician program should:

• Be mechanically inclined.

• Have good reading and math skills.

• Be able to get along with other people.

• Think logically.

• Have attention to detail.

Careers

• Line Technician

• Diagnostic Technician

• Specialty Technician

• Service Manager

• Repair Shop Owner/Operator

• Parts Specialist

 For more information: automotive@cvtc.edu