Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement

The Entry Level Quick Service Technician certificate option prepares students for employment as entry-level automotive technicians. Through courses focusing on the mechanical areas of the vehicles, including basics in electrical, suspension, and brakes, students learn how to use specialty equipment and hand tools found in automotive service and repair facilities. Core topics include maintenance and service, automotive electrical systems, suspension and brakes diagnosis, and repair. The design, function, and operation of all these systems are also included in the certificate. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians, general service technicians, quick service technicians, tire and brake technicians, apprentice technicians, or are employed in related fields.

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: Entry Level Quick Service Technician

Certificate of Achievement

19.0 Units

• Fall 2024, 1st Term, 9.0 Units
  • MAJ AUTO 100: Automotive Maintenance and Operation (4.0 Units)
  • MAJ AUTO 150: Automotive Brakes (5.0 Units)
  • MILE Department Information
• Spring 2025, 2nd Term, 10.0 Units
  • MAJ AUTO 140: Automotive Steering and Suspension (5.0 Units)
  • MAJ AUTO 160: Introduction to Automotive Electrical (5.0 Units)

Automotive Technology: Entry Level Quick Service Technician - Certificate of Achievement

19.0 units