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Automotive Technology

Program Description

Looking for the key to success as an automotive technician? Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech helps put you on the road to accomplish your goals.

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech, you will gain the skills employers are looking for in an automotive service technician. Automotive mechanics train in the diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance of automobiles and light trucks.

Courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech prepare students to become highly skilled in using industry-standard diagnostic and repair equipment used in a career as a vehicle repair professional.

Courses train students to use industry-standard equipment for vehicle repair, helping them become skilled professionals in the field. Students learn from highly qualified instructors, helping them become ready to diagnose, determine condition, and repair or replace various components in engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioners, fuel systems, emission controls, ignition and electrical systems, and brakes and suspensions.

After completing a two-year Associate’s degree, graduates are eligible to take an exam to become an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician. Graduates can also continue their education with Medium/Heavy Truck repair and/or Auto Body Technician training.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day or Evening
Semester: Fall (Days) or Spring (Evening)
Campus: Brooklyn Park or Eden Prairie

Skills Required

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Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at .

Tools Required

A tool list will be provided on the first day of class and instructors will work with students to help them create an individualized tool purchasing plan. Various suppliers provide tools at a discounted price to students enrolled in the program and range between $500 - $5000.

Accreditation and Affiliations

The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry. It also develops career-readiness education for students which fuse local partnerships, rigorous standard-based education, workplace experience, and mentorship together.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2003, HTC became a member of the 

• MACS - Mobile Air Conditioning Society
• IATN - International Automotive Technician Network
• ASE - Automotive Service Excellence
• MTTIA - Minnesota Teachers of Transportation and Industrial Areas
• NACAT - North American Council of Automotive Teachers

Articulations

If you choose to continue your education, visit the  to see all current agreements.

Industry Partners

The purpose of advisory committees is to promote partnerships between career and technical education, business, labor and the communities they serve. Advisory committee members provide input on program structure, curriculum, technology, and student preparation.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF
	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
	Diploma	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Mike Rudolph
Phone: 763-488-2591
Email: Mike.Rudolph@Â鶹ÊÓƵTech.edu

Brandon Holland
Phone: 763-488-2512
Email: Brandon.Holland@Â鶹ÊÓƵTech.edu

Andy Thul
Phone: 952-995-1558
Email: Andy.Thul@Â鶹ÊÓƵTech.edu

Leon Koodie
Phone: 763-488-2535
Email: Leon.Koodie@Â鶹ÊÓƵTech.edu