Automotive Technology

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2025

Program Description

This program will provide students with basic to advanced automotive skills. Individuals will learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. Upon degree completion the student may transfer to selected senior insititutions to complete a baccalaureate degree. The courses meet NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) standards for ASE certification.

Established in 2008

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

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/FCC

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Program Contact Info

Frontier Community College
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 395-7777

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: ASE for automobile technicians

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 1420.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,480.00
Books$903.00
Fees$2,466.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,300.00
Total Cost$12,149.00

Financial Aid

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

Application Procedure

College entrance exam, meeting with an advisor, and a college application.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - 12th Grade
  • Writing - 12th Grade

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Automotive Technology

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2025

Program Description

This program will provide students with basic to advanced automotive skills. Individuals will learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. Upon degree completion the student may transfer to selected senior insititutions to complete a baccalaureate degree. The courses meet NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) standards for ASE certification.

Established in 2008

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

Provider Information

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/FCC

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

Frontier Community College
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 395-7777

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: ASE for automobile technicians

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 1420.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,480.00
Books$903.00
Fees$2,466.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,300.00
Total Cost$12,149.00

Financial Aid

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

Application Procedure

College entrance exam, meeting with an advisor, and a college application.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - 12th Grade
  • Writing - 12th Grade

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction