General Automotive Service Technician Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$8,369*

Keep engines purring, wheels turning

Restore function and safety

You know your way around an engine. Turn that know-how into a rewarding career. Learn from experienced teachers in hands-on classes. Come out ready to diagnose and fix vehicles, confidently and efficiently.

This intermediate certificate tells the world you’re ready to work on cars, trucks and more. Boost your marketability with additional certificates or a degree from CLC.

What can you do with a Certificate in General Automotive Service Technician?

The Certificate in General Automotive Service Technician prepares you to enter the automotive field as a basic automotive service technician or start other automotive service-related careers.

See what students love about the automotive technology program at CLC. Picture yourself here:

Highlights

  • Recognized Automotive Service Excellence

    This program is Master Certified (MAST) by the ASE Education Foundation.
  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 1.5 Years

    Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.

Career Outlook

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    AUT 110 3
    AUT 111 4
    AUT 131 4
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 110
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 111
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 131
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AUT 112 4
    AUT 113 4
    AUT 275 4
    • Course Code AUT 112
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 113
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 275
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AUT 231 4
    AUT 251 4
    AUT 252 4
    AUT 290 4
    • Course Code AUT 231
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 251
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 252
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AUT 290
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

41

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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Automotive Technology at CLC

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