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Automotive Technician

Technical Diploma - Two Years

Program/Certificate Code: 32-404-2

This program is offered in Eau Claire and can be started in June. This program is eligible for Financial Aid.

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Related Careers

  • Auto Service Technician
  • Shop Foreman
  • Service Consultant
  • Mobile Air Conditioning Technician

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  • There are no related certificates
Description

If you enjoy working on vehicles, the Automotive Technician program could provide the training you're looking for. You'll gain a theoretical understanding of and practice in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. Much of your training will take place in CVTC's automotive lab, where you will learn while working on customers' cars. The lab provides experience that is very similar to what you will encounter every day on the job as a professional automotive technician.

Training will be offered in all eight areas of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification areas identified as automotive industry standards:
• Brakes
• Suspension and steering
• Heating and air conditioning
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Engine performance
• Automatic Transmissions and transaxles
• Manual Drivetrain and axles
• Engine repair
To enter the Automotive Technician program, you must first complete the one-year Automotive Maintenance Technician program. The Automotive Technician program provides you with a second year of training to help prepare you for even greater employment opportunities.

Skilled automotive technicians are always in demand. You can gain a competitive edge with training in specialized systems, such as electronics or working with hybrid vehicles. The Automotive Technician program could be the program you've been looking for!

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Minimum Program Credits Required - 62
Admissions Requirements

Admission Overview

The admissions process has been broken down into phases. Some programs only have one phase, while others have multiple phases.

Phase One: General Admission

  • If you have an international degree/diploma you must take the TOEFL® exam and receive a minimum score of 61 on the internet-based test, or 500 on the paper-based test. If you want to be included in a study group to prepare for the TOEFL exam contact Lynette Neibauer at 715-858-1892 or lneibauer@cvtc.edu.

Entrance Assessment

An Associate Degree or higher may be used as a substitution for an Entrance Exam (transcript required).

COMPASS Reading: 62 (only used for course placement)
COMPASS Pre-Algebra: 25 (only used for course placement)
ACT Composite Score: 18 or higher

Admission Process Complete

Once the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program.

Advanced Placement

This program has an advanced placement option - see the admissions document below for more information.

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International Students

See our International Students website for more information.

Estimated Costs

2012-2013 Tuition & Fees

View a breakdown of additional fees, on our Tuition & Fees page.

  • $116.90 per credit (resident)
  • $175.35 (out-of-state resident)

Estimated Term Costs

1st Term
$151
2nd Term
$2,069
Summer Term
$1,894
3rd Term
$831
4th Term
$1,894

Books

The figure below is an estimate of what you will pay for books throughout the duration of your program if you purchase your books through the CVTC bookstore. For more details visit www.efollet.com

Estimated Book Fees: $647

Additional Fees

Additional fees vary by program and may include tool boxes, shop/lab coats, safety glasses, parts room deposit, shirts, etc.

$3,266

Total Program Cost

The figure below is an estimate based on current tuition and fee rates and is intended for planning purposes only.

$12,399