Automotive Service Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles, trucks, vans and buses. Includes instruction in the repair of engines, fuel systems, electrical, cooling, and brake systems and drive train and suspension systems.
Established in 2000
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,015.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,665.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcripts from other college(s) attended (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Automotive Service Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles, trucks, vans and buses. Includes instruction in the repair of engines, fuel systems, electrical, cooling, and brake systems and drive train and suspension systems.
Established in 2000
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,015.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,665.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcripts from other college(s) attended (if applicable).
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes