Automotive Technician
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime Classes
- Start: Fall Semester or Spring Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Automotive Technician - A.A.S. Degree
- Automotive Technician - Diploma
- Driveability - Certificate
- Engines & Transmission - Certificate
- Electrical, Electronics, and HVAC - Certificate
- Brakes, Suspension, and Driveline - Certificate
Program Data Sheet
Major Description
As skilled professionals, automotive technicians accurately diagnose mechanical problems related to engine, transmission, fuel injection, suspension and electrical systems. Students learn to maintain and repair engine, chassis, drive train, front-wheel drive, fuel injection, and electrical and emission systems. Instruction involves classroom theory, demonstrations, computer applications and hands-on car repair.
Work Environment
Automotive technicians land jobs at dealerships, independent shops and specialty shops. They generally work indoors with good ventilation and lighting as well as strong safety precautions.
Potential Job Titles
- Automobile Mechanic
- Automobile Service Advisor
- Automotive Repair Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Auto Mechanic
- Automotive Engineer
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $20.35/hour
- Top Earners: $29.37/hour
Gainful Employment Reports
- Brakes, Suspension, and Driveline - Certificate 18 credits
- Electrical, Electronics, and HVAC - Certificate 18 credits
- Engines & Transmission - Certificate 18 credits
- Driveability - Certificate 18 credits
- Automotive Technician - Diploma 65 credits
Academic Advisor
- Chris Yang
Enrollment Advisor and Financial Aid Specialist
chris.yang@dctc.edu
651-423-8647
BIO
Instructors
| Mark Brantner | 651-423-8313 | mark.brantner@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Jeffrey Copeland | 651-423-8296 | jeffrey.copeland@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Robert Engberg | 651-423-8322 | robert.engberg@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Sam Olson | 651-423-8455 | roger.olson@dctc.edu | BIO |