Automotive Technician
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime Classes
- Start: Fall Semester or Spring Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Automotive Technician — A.A.S. Degree 72 credits
- Automotive Technician — Diploma 65 credits
- Brakes, Suspension and Driveline — Certificate 18 credits
- Driveability — Certificate 18 credits
- Electrical, Electronics, & HVAC — Certificate 18 credits
- Engines & Transmission — Certificate 18 credits
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: $30.78/hour
Academic Advisor
- Jennifer Robinson-West
Academic Counselor/Advisor
jennifer.west@dctc.edu
651-423-8217
Dean
- Mike Opp
Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers
Instructors
| Robert Engberg | 651-423-8322 | robert.engberg@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Roger (Sam) Olson | 651-423-8455 | roger.olson@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Jeffrey Copeland | 651-423-8296 | jeff.copeland@dctc.edu | BIO |
| Mark Brantner | 651-423-8313 | mark.brantner@dctc.edu |
