Program Summary
Today's automobile is designed and engineered at a higher level of technology than ever before. This produces a high demand for trained repair technicians who can meet the increased technical challenges. This program prepares students for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops. The auto repair technician field is rapidly changing and relies more and more on advanced knowledge-particularly in the electrical and electronics areas. As a well-trained technician with current skills, you can expect rapid employment and a steady rising income. In addition this program includes preparation for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
Auto Repair Technician AAS graduates will:
- Perform repairs on various vehicles and components
- Meet minimum competency in seven categories identified as essential for employability: adherence to policy/attendance, technical knowledge/skill application, work planning, quality of work, interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication.
- Be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification.
Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
Transportation Department
The demand is high for competent and skilled technicians in the transportation industry, and numerous employment opportunities await the students who successfully complete any of eleven certificate or degree programs offered through LWTC's Transportation Department. Students receive the highest caliber of training and instruction in an environment that provides a unique opportunity to learn state of the art skills. Instructors are passionate in their desire to see that their students become equipped with the tools necessary to compete for the best paying jobs in their field of learning.
The student who has successfully completed either the requirements for a certificate or a degree can expect employment opportunities to come looking for them. LWTC is widely recognized as an institution that gives its students an edge, having received their training with the most sophisticated and state of the art training methods available and from instructors who strive to insure that all of their students succeed.
The first quarter of each of the Transportation programs is comprised of four Transportation Core classes. Once the core courses are completed, students may move on to continuing courses in their program of their choice, elect to pursue various certificate options, or a two year Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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