Auto Mechanic

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/27/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/26/2027

Program Description

This program prepares students with entry level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. Instruction is provided in a shop equipped with the most up-to-date equipment available. Students entering the program must purchase hand tools and uniforms needed for use in the program. The cost of the required tools is approximately $2,700, the necessary uniforms are about $100 and textbooks are about $500. Lists of the required tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

Established in 1980

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

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5228

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Lake Land College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Ase

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 645.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,955.00
Books$500.00
Fees$1,860.00
Tests$0.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$3,600.00
Total Cost$9,915.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Auto Mechanic

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/27/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/26/2027

Program Description

This program prepares students with entry level skills and knowledge necessary for employment in automotive repair maintenance shops as service or parts personnel. The curriculum is Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and is designed to prepare students for ASE certification. Instruction is provided in a shop equipped with the most up-to-date equipment available. Students entering the program must purchase hand tools and uniforms needed for use in the program. The cost of the required tools is approximately $2,700, the necessary uniforms are about $100 and textbooks are about $500. Lists of the required tools can be obtained from counselors or auto instructors.

Established in 1980

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

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5228

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Lake Land College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Ase

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 645.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,955.00
Books$500.00
Fees$1,860.00
Tests$0.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$3,600.00
Total Cost$9,915.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction