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  • Develop essential skills in a fully equipped automotive lab. Work with the latest technology to learn automotive servicing techniques, such as testing and repairing basic automotive systems.
  • Gain hands-on experience with the tools you’ll use as an auto technician, including lifts, diagnostic and repair equipment, and cutting-edge Snap-on equipment.
  • Get certified and gain earning potential by taking up to four Automotive Service Excellence entry-level exams in brakes, suspension and steering as well as heating and air conditioning and electrical systems.
  • Jumpstart your career after graduation and put the skills you’ve learned to use in an entry-level position at an automotive repair facility or retail service center.
  • Continue your education and apply your 32-credit technical diploma toward Gateway’s Automotive Technology associate degree to increase your capacity as an automotive line technician.
Program Credits
32
LOCATION
Horizon Center
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $6,183
Books and Supplies: $2,397
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$43,680
Career Opportunities:
Service Technician, Quick Service Technician

Automotive Maintenance Technician Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Automotive Under Car Technician

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Automotive Technology

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.