Automotive Technology (AAS)
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 engine's fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems and drive train and suspension systems.
Established in 1998
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
- Industry Standard: Ase/natef
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1453.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,425.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $1,700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,975.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable).
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Automotive Technology (AAS)
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 engine's fuel, electrical, cooling, and brake systems and drive train and suspension systems.
Established in 1998
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
- Industry Standard: Ase/natef
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1453.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,425.00 |
| Books | $500.00 |
| Fees | $1,700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $350.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,975.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application and Richland Foundation Scholarship Application (if applicable).
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes