Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS

Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS

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Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS

PROGRAM DETAILS
Degree: Certificate in Automotive Technology
Duration: 12 months
Degree: Associate Degree in Automotive Technology
Electric Vehicle Technology concentration
Duration: 2 years
Career focus/Specialization: Hybrid and electric vehicle technology, electric charging station technology
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Rev up your career with an Automotive Technology program

Established in 1908, our Automotive Technology program is the oldest in the nation and certified by the ASE Education Foundation (formerly the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). Take a look under the hood of our signature program.

As an Automotive Technology student, you will learn how to repair all makes and models by automotive professors with decades of industry experience. In a full-service working garage, using state-of-the art equipment, you will learn how to diagnose and repair all areas of the modern automobile—including hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles. In our associate degree program, you can choose to dive even deeper with a concentration in Electric Vehicle Technology.

Innovations in technology are making cars smarter and more efficient. They are also more complex to diagnose, maintain, and repair. A recent report in Automotive News highlighted the strong demand for computer-savvy technicians, describing today’s cars as “Apple tech with wheels.”

Our strong relationships with dealerships, independent shops, manufacturers, fleet services, and automotive part distributors will help you get a lucrative job in the field and gain the necessary skills to climb the ranks. The college’s accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) ensures your credential will be recognized by employers and other post-secondary institutions.

Learn how to diagnose problems and repair all vehicle makes and models in our full-service working garage. Our professors have years of industry experience and wisdom to share while our connections to dealerships, manufacturers, and distributors will get you on the road to a great job.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

  • The Automotive department endorses ASE Certification.
  • All members of the Automotive Faculty are ASE Certified Automobile Technicians.
  • The department also offers a student chapter of ASE.

Associate of Science (AS) in Automotive Technology

The automotive industry offers exciting and rewarding careers for people who have an interest in diagnosing and repairing mechanical components and computer/electrical circuitry. Additionally, these careers contribute significantly to a cleaner environment and the safety of the general public. This industry is not limited to automobiles, as it covers a broad spectrum that includes marine, heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, recreational vehicles and stationary power plants. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are prepared for employment in the automotive industry as technicians, machinists, unit specialists, emission and performance diagnosticians, department managers, and manufacturer’s representatives.

The College enhances opportunities for employment through close association with dealerships and independent repair facilities throughout Massachusetts. Successful completion of this program provides the student with an Associate of Science degree. The Automotive Department strongly endorses Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification. All of the Automotive Faculty are ASE Certified and we encourage our students to take these tests for national certification.

Concentration in Electric Vehicle Technology

This optional concentration within our acclaimed Automotive Technology associate degree program will prepare students to work as entry-level Hybrid/EV and charging station technicians with a focus on Electric Vehicle Safety, Charging Station Installation and Maintenance, Battery Technology, and Battery Management. Learn more about the Electric Vehicle Technology concentration.

Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Technology

The college also offers a 12-month certificate program in Automotive Technology. The certificate program contains eight essential courses that prepare students for entry-level positions in the Automotive Technology field.

Credits from this certificate program may be applied toward our associate degree in Automotive Technology.

What you will learn

  • Electrical/electronics
  • Climate control
  • Brakes
  • Transmissions
  • Chassis
  • Engine Repair
  • Emissions and energy performance
  • Hybrid and electric car technology
  • ASE Certification

Job Outlook for Automotive Technicians

In a down economy, people tend to keep and repair their cars, which means continued growth in the US automotive repair and maintenance industry.

  • Average Automotive Technician salary in MA is $43,000, which is 20% higher than the industry’s national average
  • In Massachusetts, there are around 99 suppliers, 2,366 dealerships, and 8,400 repair/service facilities

Grad Success Stories

Graduates Pablo Guerrero and Rob Pardo are part of the team of technicians keeping the City of Boston’s fleet of Public Works vehicles running smoothly.

Rev up your career with an Automotive Technology program

Established in 1908, our Automotive Technology program is the oldest in the nation and certified by the ASE Education Foundation (formerly the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). Take a look under the hood of our signature program.

As an Automotive Technology student, you will learn how to repair all makes and models by automotive professors with decades of industry experience. In a full-service working garage, using state-of-the art equipment, you will learn how to diagnose and repair all areas of the modern automobile—including hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicles. In our associate degree program, you can choose to dive even deeper with a concentration in Electric Vehicle Technology.

Innovations in technology are making cars smarter and more efficient. They are also more complex to diagnose, maintain, and repair. A recent report in Automotive News highlighted the strong demand for computer-savvy technicians, describing today’s cars as “Apple tech with wheels.”

Our strong relationships with dealerships, independent shops, manufacturers, fleet services, and automotive part distributors will help you get a lucrative job in the field and gain the necessary skills to climb the ranks. The college’s accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) ensures your credential will be recognized by employers and other post-secondary institutions.

Learn how to diagnose problems and repair all vehicle makes and models in our full-service working garage. Our professors have years of industry experience and wisdom to share while our connections to dealerships, manufacturers, and distributors will get you on the road to a great job.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Associate of Science (AS) in Automotive Technology

The automotive industry offers exciting and rewarding careers for people who have an interest in diagnosing and repairing mechanical components and computer/electrical circuitry. Additionally, these careers contribute significantly to a cleaner environment and the safety of the general public. This industry is not limited to automobiles, as it covers a broad spectrum that includes marine, heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, recreational vehicles and stationary power plants. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are prepared for employment in the automotive industry as technicians, machinists, unit specialists, emission and performance diagnosticians, department managers, and manufacturer’s representatives.

The College enhances opportunities for employment through close association with dealerships and independent repair facilities throughout Massachusetts. Successful completion of this program provides the student with an Associate of Science degree. The Automotive Department strongly endorses Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification. All of the Automotive Faculty are ASE Certified and we encourage our students to take these tests for national certification.

Concentration in Electric Vehicle Technology

This optional concentration within our acclaimed Automotive Technology associate degree program will prepare students to work as entry-level Hybrid/EV and charging station technicians with a focus on Electric Vehicle Safety, Charging Station Installation and Maintenance, Battery Technology, and Battery Management. Learn more about the Electric Vehicle Technology concentration.

Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Technology

The college also offers a 12-month certificate program in Automotive Technology. The certificate program contains eight essential courses that prepare students for entry-level positions in the Automotive Technology field.

Credits from this certificate program may be applied toward our associate degree in Automotive Technology.

What you will learn

Job Outlook for Automotive Technicians

In a down economy, people tend to keep and repair their cars, which means continued growth in the US automotive repair and maintenance industry.

Grad Success Stories

Graduates Pablo Guerrero and Rob Pardo are part of the team of technicians keeping the City of Boston’s fleet of Public Works vehicles running smoothly.

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