Automotive Technology Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/18/2025

Program Description

The automotive program is designed for people working in the field and for people with little to no automotive experience. Oakton's automotive technology curriculum fulfills the requirements for entry level technician positions stated by Automotive Service Educational Foundation (ASE) training for related instruction in this highly skilled trade.

Established in 1996

CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 635-1741

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 1056.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,543.00
Books$1,050.00
Fees$465.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$5,058.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

For information regarding this program or any of Oakton's WIOA certified programs, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/. Click on the program title and you will find a list of the courses required, program prerequisites and a detailed itemization of costs. Use the costs listed on Oakton's WIOA Certified Program website as they are the most current and detailed, plus Oakton's website provides information regarding out-of-district tuition. Please note, the costs listed on Oakton's WIOA Certified Program website may or may not match the costs listed on the Illinois Statewide List of WIOA Certified Training Providers website. If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, follow the directions outlined in Next Steps at www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/creditnext.htm.Begin by meeting with an Oakton counselor. Telephone inquiries will be asked to schedule an in-person appointment with a counselor. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Reading - 12th grade level
  • Writing - Assessment test
  • Other - Prerequisites for programs admissions varies.

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Automotive Technology Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/18/2025

Program Description

The automotive program is designed for people working in the field and for people with little to no automotive experience. Oakton's automotive technology curriculum fulfills the requirements for entry level technician positions stated by Automotive Service Educational Foundation (ASE) training for related instruction in this highly skilled trade.

Established in 1996

CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 635-1741

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 1056.00 Hours / 26.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,543.00
Books$1,050.00
Fees$465.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$5,058.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

For information regarding this program or any of Oakton's WIOA certified programs, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/. Click on the program title and you will find a list of the courses required, program prerequisites and a detailed itemization of costs. Use the costs listed on Oakton's WIOA Certified Program website as they are the most current and detailed, plus Oakton's website provides information regarding out-of-district tuition. Please note, the costs listed on Oakton's WIOA Certified Program website may or may not match the costs listed on the Illinois Statewide List of WIOA Certified Training Providers website. If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, follow the directions outlined in Next Steps at www.oakton.edu/acad/wia/creditnext.htm.Begin by meeting with an Oakton counselor. Telephone inquiries will be asked to schedule an in-person appointment with a counselor. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Reading - 12th grade level
  • Writing - Assessment test
  • Other - Prerequisites for programs admissions varies.

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes