Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Employers prefer that automotive service technicians and mechanics complete a program at a postsecondary institution. Industry certification is usually required once the person is employed. 
As an automobile servicing student, you learn through a hands-on approach. You spend time in the classroom studying the various components of a car or truck. Then you immediately apply your learning to vehicles in our state-of-the-art lab. This method ensures you’re ready for work right after earning your credential. 
If you’re ready to get to work and want the basic knowledge needed to succeed as an automotive tech, consider our 36-credit certificate. It can be completed in four semesters, even if you attend on a part-time basis: Certificate Program Plan