Southeastern Community College (IA)

The Automotive Technology program is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified program. This certification assures the student that the program meets the standards set by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) regarding equipment, tools, scheduling, instructors, and curriculum.

In order for a technician to become ASE certified, they must have two years experience in addition to passing tests in the various areas of automotive repair. However, by attending the SCC Automotive Technology program, students may take these tests at any time during their education. If a student passes these tests, they will become ASE certified pro-tem upon graduation. After just one year of experience in the field, they become officially ASE certified.

The Automotive Technology program is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified program. This certification assures the student that the program meets the standards set by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) regarding equipment, tools, scheduling, instructors, and curriculum.

In order for a technician to become ASE certified, they must have two years experience in addition to passing tests in the various areas of automotive repair. However, by attending the SCC Automotive Technology program, students may take these tests at any time during their education. If a student passes these tests, they will become ASE certified pro-tem upon graduation. After just one year of experience in the field, they become officially ASE certified.

This is an option of the Automotive Technology Program allowing student to pursue a management track in their second year.

The SCC Automotive Technology program is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified program. This certification assures the student that the program meets the standards set by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) regarding equipment, tools, scheduling, instructors and curriculum.

In order for a technician to become ASE certified, he/she must have two years experience in addition to passing tests in the various areas of automotive repair. However, by attending the SCC Automotive Technology program, students may take these tests at any time during their education. If they pass these tests, they will become ASE Certified pro-tem upon graduation. After just one year of experience in the field, they become officially ASE Certified.

The Collision Repair and Restoration program provides training in shop processes used to restore damaged vehicles to their original condition.

This program combines state-of-the art equipment with an Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum, giving students the advanced knowledge required to keep up with the ever-changing automobile industry. I-CAR techniques and procedures are the industry standard for collision repair and restoration professionals.

In addition to the auto industry, another growing industry that hires SCC automotive collision graduates is the renewable energy industry. Many of the same concepts and skills involved in collision repair and restoration are also involved in the assembly and maintenance of wind energy components, including wind turbine blades and towers.

The Collision Repair and Restoration program provides training in shop processes used to restore damaged vehicles to their original condition.

This program combines state-of-the art equipment with an Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) curriculum, giving students the advanced knowledge required to keep up with the ever-changing automobile industry. I-CAR techniques and procedures are the industry standard for collision repair and restoration professionals.

In addition to the auto industry, another growing industry that hires SCC automotive collision graduates is the renewable energy industry. Many of the same concepts and skills involved in collision repair and restoration are also involved in the assembly and maintenance of wind energy components, including wind turbine blades and towers.

The Computer Aided Design (CAD) program provides students with the skill necessary to create detailed product and assembly drawings, as well as architectural blueprints. Students learn the process of visualizing and developing models in two- and three-dimensional environments.

The Networking Administration and Cybersecurity program offers hands-on experience with installation, maintenance, and administration of PC networks. Students will spend time working on security principles and router, switch, and firewall configuration. The program offers the latest equipment and software, plus experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Students will leave with the skills and knowledge industry requires.

The Networking Administration and Cybersecurity program offers hands-on experience with installation, maintenance, and administration of PC networks. Students will spend time working on security principles and router, switch, and firewall configuration. The program offers the latest equipment and software, plus experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Students will leave with the skills and knowledge industry requires.

Respiratory care deals with all aspects of the heart and lungs from babies through adulthood. It ranks among the top 20 fastest growing occupations, and companies love to hire SCC grads. That’s because they know their stuff. Our two-year program includes tons of hands-on experience in clinical sites across the region.