Automotive Technology: Intermediate Level Technician
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement
The Intermediate Level Technician certificate option prepares students for employment as an automotive technician. Through courses focusing on the electrical and mechanical areas of the vehicles, students learn how to use specialty equipment and hand tools found in automotive service and repair facilities. Core topics include maintenance and service, Electrical, Emissions, and Transmission service. The design, function, and operation of all these systems is also included. Completers are employed as general service technicians, quick service technicians, apprentice technicians, or are self-employed. Cognitive ability, hand-eye coordination are recommended for those entering the program. This program is designed to give the completer the skills and knowledge to be successful in the automotive industry.
Salary, Growth and Careers
Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $35,000 to $108,000 with an average salary of $67,000.
Growth
Career opportunities for this program are expected to change little nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
Careers
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
- Job Growth: +2.4%
- Average Salary: $91,000
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $108,000
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +1.6%
- Average Salary: $61,000
- Salary Range: $44,000 - $74,000
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- Education Level: Associate's degree
- Job Growth: +4.4%
- Average Salary: $68,000
- Salary Range: $42,000 - $108,000
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +4.8%
- Average Salary: $86,000
- Salary Range: $78,000 - $101,000
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
- Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
- Job Growth: -18%
- Average Salary: $50,000
- Salary Range: $35,000 - $61,000
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
- Job Growth: -0.3%
- Average Salary: $51,000
- Salary Range: $39,000 - $59,000
Program Map
Automotive Technology: Intermediate Level Technician
Certificate of Achievement
16.0 Units
- Fall 2024, 1st Term, 10.0 Units
- MAJ AUTO 110: Automotive Engines (5.0 Units)
- MAJ AUTO 130: Manual Drivetrain and Axles (5.0 Units)
- Spring 2025, 2nd Term, 6.0 Units
- MAJ AUTO 120: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (5.0 Units)
- MAJ AUTO 265: Advanced Automotive Electrical (1.0 Units)
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
- The program trains students for employment as automotive technicians.
- Students learn how to use specialized equipment and hand tools.
- Core topics include maintenance, service, electrical systems, emissions, and transmission systems.
- Design, function, and operation of these systems are covered.
Structure:
- Completion awards a Certificate of Achievement.
Course Schedule:
- Fall 2023 term includes:
- AUTO 110: Automotive Engines (5.0 units)
- AUTO 130: Manual Drivetrain and Axles (5.0 units)
- Spring 2024 term includes:
- AUTO 120: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles (5.0 units)
- AUTO 265: Advanced Automotive Electrical (1.0 unit)
Careers:
- Completion prepares graduates for employment as:
- General service technicians
- Quick service technicians
- Apprentice technicians
- Self-employed technicians
- Salary range for associated careers:
- Low: $28,000
- Average: $59,000
- High: $128,000
- Expected job growth (nationwide, 2019-2029):
