Program of Study: Automotive Technology
Academic Division: Engineering, Math & Physical Sciences
Career Information
Career information is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Chicagoland area. Visit www.bls.gov to learn more.
What it's About
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Job Outlook*
The number of jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations over the next decade. Employment growth will create many new jobs, but total job openings will be significantly larger because many skilled technicians are expected to retire and will need to be replaced.
Typical Jobs
- Mechanic
- Service Tech
- Transmission Tech
- Auto AC Repairer
- Journeyman
- Repair Service Estimator
- Shop Supervisor
- Service Manager
Salary Range*
$19,000 - $62,500
Employers of CLC Graduates
- A-Tire County Service
- Classic Chevrolet/Toyota
- Firestone
- Midas
- Parts stores
- Sears
- Repair facilities (independent and car dealers)
Changing Technology and Repair Techniques
Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated. Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation for these challenging technology-based jobs.
Opportunities should be very good for automotive service technicians and mechanics with diagnostic and problem-solving skills, knowledge of electronics and mathematics, and mechanical aptitude.
Contact Us
Lance J David
Department Chair
Phone: (847) 543-2509
eng522@clcillinois.edu
Automotive Technology Links
Academic Information
- Program Requirements
- Course Descriptions
- Class Schedule by Term
- Transfer Guides
- Transfer Information
Fact Sheets*
*The Program Requirements are in Portable Document Format (pdf). To view them you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.