Basic Automotive Technology Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2026

Program Description

The basic certificate in automotive technology is designed for the student who wants to learn automotive fundamentals and enter the field of automotive servicing and repair. Instruction is designed to provide basic entry-level skills suitable for service station or general garage work. Requires 24 credit hours.

Established in 1988

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

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?350
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in97102

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-9364

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

51 Weeks ( 672.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$5,760.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,631.00
Total Cost$8,391.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Meet with an Automotive advisor/counselor or call 815-825-2086 for an appointment. If out-of-district, please bring a cooperative agreement form from local community college at time of registration.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Basic Automotive Technology Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2026

Program Description

The basic certificate in automotive technology is designed for the student who wants to learn automotive fundamentals and enter the field of automotive servicing and repair. Instruction is designed to provide basic entry-level skills suitable for service station or general garage work. Requires 24 credit hours.

Established in 1988

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

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?350
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in97102

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-9364

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

51 Weeks ( 672.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$5,760.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,631.00
Total Cost$8,391.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Meet with an Automotive advisor/counselor or call 815-825-2086 for an appointment. If out-of-district, please bring a cooperative agreement form from local community college at time of registration.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Day Classes