Automotive Technology - Big Bend Community College

Automotive Technology from Big Bend Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Technology Program at Big Bend Community College is recognized by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) an affiliate of the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) as meeting the training program standards. The Automotive Technology program is two years (six quarters) in length and is designed to develop entry level employment skills for those seeking career opportunities in the automotive repair field. As long as there are vehicles on the road, there will always be a need for highly skilled automotive technicians to maintain, service and repair them. According to Washington State labor market information, over 2,500 annual job openings are projected in automotive related industries. A student in the BBCC automotive program receives training in all eight ASE Certificaation areas. Modern repair and diagnostic test equipment is used in training the student to accurately repair the complex vehicles of today. The curriculum also includes shop safety and environmental training, Industrial First Aid Certification, EPA Freon Certification, basic welding skills, hydraulics, as well as degree required general education classes. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program obtain employment as automotive repair technicians and in related occupations such as automotive parts menchandising, alignment, tire service, and fleet maintenance. The agricultural equipment service and repair industry also provides employment opportunities for our graduates. A high-tech career in automotive technology gives a person job mobility with the security of knowing that his/her skills will always be in demand. View more details on Big Bend Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.