Automotive Technology
Program Overview
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Location
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Tuition$9,825
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Program Length2 years
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Learning EnvironmentIn-person
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Financial AidFAFSA Eligible
Program Description
The Automotive Technology program aims to prepare students for careers in automotive service and repair. The curriculum of the program is aligned with the standards set by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Upon completion, graduates have the opportunity to take the ASE Certification test, and in the State of Hawaiʻi, both the repair shop and the mechanic must be licensed, offering further prospects for employment.
Degrees & Certificates
Associate of Applied Science – Automotive Concentration (73-75 credits) – Tuition: $9,563-$9,825
Associate of Applied Science – Automotive Technology with a Concentration in Auto Body Repair and Painting (62-64 credits) – Tuition: $8,132-$8,384
Certificates:
Certificate of Achievement:
Automotive Concentration (53-55 credits) – Tuition: $6,943-$7,205
Automotive Technology with a Concentration in Auto Body Repair and Painting (30-32 credits) – Tuition: $3,930-$4,192
Certificates of Competence:
Suspension & Steering (4 credits) – Tuition: $524
Heating & Air Conditioning (4 credits) – Tuition: $524
Brakes (4 credits) – Tuition: $524
Careers
Students who complete the Automotive Technology program can pursue career opportunities as automotive service technicians, mechanics, or technicians in various settings such as service stations, auto dealerships, or specialty repair shops. On the other hand, graduates of the Auto Body Repair and Painting program can find employment as auto body technicians, collision repair specialists, or automotive painters in auto body shops, insurance companies, or automotive restoration facilities. Both programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the automotive industry.
