ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø offers affordable training in Automotive Service Technology that results in a certificate or short-term certificate. Completers will become a technician capable of high-quality automotive service and maintenance. Students learn to use modern testing devices for diagnosing technical problems, and they are trained to use scientific principles and up-to-date technical information in servicing automobiles. The program is offered at the East Broad Campus.
Credentials available
Advisor
Dwayne Pruitt, East Broad Campus, Gadsden
256-549-8622
dpruitt@gadsdenstate.edu
Dual Enrollment
Automotive Service Technology is a scholarship-eligible program for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program is available to eligible high school students. Through Dual Enrollment, students earn both college and high school credits. Eligible students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior, and they must have approval from a high school counselor or administrator. Limited scholarships and grants are available!
Employment outlook
- 2022 Median Pay: $46,970 per year
- Number of jobs nationwide: 782,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Opportunities
- Master Mechanic
- Engine Specialist
- Vehicle Inspector