If you love cars and don't mind getting your hands dirty, automotive mechanics technology might be the perfect major for you. Students in this major are trained to understand the specific inner workings of vehicles and how they operate in order to efficiently inspect and maintain them and to correctly diagnose and repair any problems. Students will have access to the latest diagnostic tools, vehicles, and service information. Usually, students are able to start their personal tool collections as soon as they begin a program, which will take them through their education and sometimes even into their careers. Most programs are designed to adequately prepare students for formal certification testing after the program is completed, which is required by most employers.The automotive industry is ever-changing, and automotive technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. If you truly enjoy the industry and are willing to put forth lots of hard work, being a part of this field can prove to be very rewarding.A specialized vocational, certificate, or other postsecondary training program in automotive service or technology is usually the best preparation for entry-level jobs. These programs usually last anywhere from six months to a year or more. Others choose to pursue a two-year associate's degree in a more traditional educational setting. Bachelor's degree programs are also available for those who wish to undertake more in-depth study and/or to have access to a wider variety of career choices.Whatever type of program you choose, automotive mechanics technology majors can expect to undergo extensive hands-on training and education. In most schools, automotive classes take place in an actual, functioning auto repair facility, with lifts and diagnostic and repair equipment. In most classes, students learn by diagnosing and repairing real problems on real automobiles.Aside from a formal education, the standard credential for service technicians is certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE). Many employers require their employees to be certified. Certification is available in eight different areas: automatic transmission/transaxle, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drive train and axles, and suspension and steering. In order to become certified in one of those areas, technicians must pass an exam and have at least two years of experience, or relevant schooling and one year of experience. Those who pass all eight exams become certified Master Automobile Technicians.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is a technical and vocational school and branch campus of TCAT in southeast Tennessee. TCAT-Athens offers degrees and certificates in nine career-focused academic programs with a focus on teaching...
With campus a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico, Okaloosa Technical College is a technical and vocational school on the western Florida panhandle. OTC offers degrees and certificates in 13 career-oriented fields of study. All classes at the college...
Named for one of the original Mercury astronauts, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a technical and vocational school in central Oklahoma. Gordon Cooper confers degrees and certificates in 23 career-centered academic programs. In addition to its...
Brewster Technical College is a public technical institution in Tampa affiliated with Hillsborough County Public Schools. Brewster offers courses in a number of subjects ranging from vocational training and technical programs to English as a Second...
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is a technical and vocational school in Miami. LHTC is home to 20 degree and certificate-granting technical programs and most courses are designated as open-entry, enabling students to register at any time during the...
Rolla Technical Institute/Center is an occupational training school covering a four county area in eastern Missouri. RTI/C offers 17 technical and vocational programs for adult students as well as four secondary academic programs designed for...
Meridian Technology Center is a 2-year technical and vocational school serving a five-county area in northern Oklahoma. MTC confers degrees and certificates in 31 career-centered fields of study. MTC also encourages volunteerism and community service...
The Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a career and workforce training institution serving both high school juniors and seniors, as well as adult students. With three campuses and a Business Innovation Center in Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle offers...
I am hopping that i can attend this school to better learn the job of welding and improve my career for my future.
” – Ruston from Oklahoma City, OKRosedale Technical College is a trade school in western Pittsburgh. All Rosedale Tech courses are centered around hands-on training to prepare students for careers in the automotive, diesel, electrical, and HVAC industries. Students have the option...
Highlands College of Montana Tech specialized in career-focused technical education programs that produce workforce-ready graduates for in-demand professions in the trades, technology, and healthcare. From one-semester certifications to two-year...
Established in 1978, Fort Peck Community College is a tribal, 2-year institution located in Poplar, Montana. The college offers eight certificate programs and 15 associate’s degree programs, including options for terminal degrees as well as degrees...
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a trade school with six campus locations in southeast Pennsylvania. LCCTC offers 10 vocational programs for high school-level students and eight degree and certificate-granting programs for adult...
Established in 1968, New Mexico State University-Grants is a public, 2-year institution located in Cibola County. NMSU Grants offers over 30 associate’s degree and certificate programs, a bachelor’s degree program in Nursing, as well as seven...
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a 2-year vocational and technical school and a campus of PTC in the St. Petersburg metro area. The Clearwater campus offers 24 career training academic programs. For students who wish to earn money while...
Palau Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Koror. As the Republic of Palau’s only school of higher education, PCC offers over 30 career-oriented associate’s degree and certificate programs, as well as several special programs...
palau community college is such a wonderful opportunity for those who are not ready to study abroad. this institution, although very simple and in need of several resources is a one-of-a-kind school that offers students a lot more than one could...
” – Amber Holly from PalauThe Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is a technical and vocational school and a regional campus of TCAT in eastern Tennessee. With a main campus and six satellite locations, TCAT-Morristown offers degrees and certificates in 15...
Established in 1964, Tri-County Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Murphy, North Carolina, with satellite centers in Robbinsville and Marble. TCCC offers over 30 programs of study, which are primarily career-oriented and...
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public, technical education institution with campuses located in Elizabethton and Kingsport, Tennessee. TCAT Elizabethton offers part-time and full-time diploma and certificate programs in...
Oklahoma Technical College is a technical and vocational school with a main campus and two extension sites in Tulsa. OTC offers four career-centered academic programs in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Welding, and HVAC-R. All courses are...
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Miami, Florida. RMEC offers over 20 career and technical education programs, awarding a variety of certificates for job placement. The college also...
Established in 1965, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Hartsville, Lebanon, and Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. TCAT Hartsville offers 13 career-oriented certificate and...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston is a professional trade school and a campus of the TCAT system in northern Tennessee. TCAT-Livingston confers degrees and certificates in 18 vocational fields of study. TCAT-Livingston consists...
Indian Capital Technology Center Tahlequah is a workforce training academy and a campus of ICTC in eastern Oklahoma. The Tahlequah campus is home to eight vocational academic departments hosting degree and certificate-granting programs. In addition...
Pine Technical and Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Pine City, Minnesota. PTCC offers nearly 30 academic programs throughout 11 fields of study, awarding certificates, diplomas, and degrees up to an associate’s level...
i like it here! i love the people and the smaller homey feel that the college has. i feel comfortable here and i do well here.
” – Chrystyana from Roseville, MNThe Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is a trade school and a campus of the TCAT system in west Tennessee. TCAT-Jackson is home to a main campus and four extension sites conferring degrees and certificates in 18 technical and vocational...
Immokalee Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Collier County, Florida. iTech offers over 15 career and technical education programs, and its campus features a number of storefront facilities for rigorous, experiential...
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a vocational school in the Los Angeles metro area and one of the largest adult education institutions in California. HLPAE offers career-centered courses in the fields of technology, service, trades, health, and...
Kiamichi Technology Centers-Durant is a trade school and a southern Oklahoma campus of the Kiamichi Technology Centers system. KTC-Durant confers degrees and certificates in 11 technical and vocational academic programs. Additionally, the Durant...
Founded with a posthumous bequest from a former Tennessee congressman, the William Moore College of Technology is a technical and vocational school in Memphis. Moore Tech grants degrees and certificates in eight technical fields of study. In addition...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a technical and vocational school and a central Tennessee-based campus of the TCAT system. TCAT-Hohenwald grants degrees and certificates in 18 career-centered academic programs. For working...
Southwest Technology Center is a technical and vocational school in southwest Oklahoma. SWTC offers degrees and certificates in 15 career-centered fields of study. For distance-learning students, SWTC offers online classes in 12 departments...
Locklin Technical College is a technical and vocational school in the western Florida panhandle. Locklin Tech offers degrees and certificates in 15 career-centered fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the Locklin Tech campus is home to a...
With campus a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico, Marchman Technical College is a vocational and technical school in western Florida. MTC confers degrees and certificates in 14 career-oriented fields of study. In order to connect the college to...
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development is a technical and vocational school with four campuses in the Cincinnati metro area. Great Oaks offers over 30 vocational academic programs for a high school age population and 12 degree and...
The Somerset County Technology Center is a technical and vocational school in northern New Jersey. SCTC offers courses in 15 career-centered academic programs as well as a Practical Nursing program for adult students. During every school year...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida-Huntsville is a technical and vocational school and a northeast Tennessee-based campus of the TCAT system. With two campus locations, TCAT Oneida offers 12 career-centered academic programs. In...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie is a technical and vocational school and a west Tennessee-based campus in the TCAT system. TCAT-McKenzie grants degrees and certificates in eight career-centered fields of study. In addition to...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro is a technical and vocational school and a northeast Tennessee-based TCAT campus. TCAT-Jacksboro offers degrees and certificates in 10 career-centered academic fields of study. Additionally, the...
Champlain Valley Educational Services is a cooperative educational coalition of schools in northern New York State. CVES offers technical and vocational courses in 23 career-centered academic departments. Additionally, CVES is home to an...
With campus a short drive from the Missouri River, Lex La-Ray Technical Center is a technical and vocational school in western Missouri. Lex La-Ray features nine career-centered academic programs at the secondary level as well as 12 post-secondary...
The Technical College of the Rockies is a trade school serving a six-county area in western Colorado. TCR hosts eight full-time and five part-time vocational academic programs. Additionally, TCR features certification classes in Welding, Dental...
Tulsa Technology Center is a technical and vocational school serving a seven-county area in Tulsa. With seven campus locations, Tulsa hosts 13 full-time and five part-time career training programs. To provide assistance outside of the classroom...
