Drivetrain Technician - Moraine Valley Community College

Drivetrain Technician from Moraine Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry performing service, repairs, removal and replacement of manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, drive axles and differentials. Employment Outlook? Job opportunities in this occupation are expected to be very good for persons who complete automotive training programs in high school, vocational and technical schools or community colleges. A person with good diagnostic skills should have the best opportunities. For well-prepared people with a technical background, automotive service technician careers offer an excellent opportunity for good pay and satisfaction of highly skilled work with vehicles incorporating the latest in technology . However, persons without formal training are likely to face competition for entry level jobs. Over the 2004-14 period, demand for technicians will grow as the number of vehicles in operation increases, reflecting continued growth in the number of multi-car families. Growth in demand will be offset somewhat by slowing population growth and the continuing increase in the quality and durability of automobiles , which will require less frequent service. Additional job openings will be due to the need to replace a growing number of retiring technicians , who tend to be the most experienced workers. Nature of Work? Automotive drivetrain technicians perform diagnostics and repairs on vehicles having some type of drive?train problem that be related to transmission, differential, drive axle or wheel bearings. Related Job Titles? Automotive service technician/mechanic, Transmission technician View more details on Moraine Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.