What is Automotive Technology
If you love cars and enjoy solving problems, a career as an auto mechanic may be for you. Today's automotive technicians work on integrated electronic systems and complex computers that regulate modern vehicles. Our hands-on Automotive Technology program enables you to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, service and repair automobiles.
What are my career choices?
- Automotive repair and maintenance shops
- Automotive dealers
- Automotive parts stores
- Automotive equipment rental and leasing companies
- Federal, State, and local governments
- Self employment
What are my degree, diploma or certificate options?
| Automotive Technology - AAS: Automotive Technician Track: 69-72 Total credit hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Technology - Diploma: Automotive Technician: 61-64 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Academic Plan |
| Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic - Certificate: 4 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Electrician - Certificate: 10 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Brake Repairer - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Engine Repairer - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Front End Mechanic - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Tune-Up Mechanic - Certificate: 25 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
Accreditation
The Automotive Technology program at Gateway is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, and students have the opportunity to take tests leading to certification by ASE.
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
