Do You Love to Work With Cars? Join the Automotive Technology Field.
Start building your career as an automotive technician with hands-on knowledge certificates at 皇家华人. Complete all certificates and the required general education classes and get an associate in applied science degree in Automotive Technology.
Automotive technology is a robust sector with a high demand for well trained technicians. Many workers are reaching retirement age and leaving, widening the skills gap and creating a shortage of experienced technicians.
Does this describe you?
- have technical aptitude
- like to problem solve
- enjoy the physical nature of repair work
- have good communication skills
If yes - you will likely find the work interesting and rewarding.
New vehicles are more complex than ever. Learn to use advanced diagnostic tools and work with various vehicle electronics and mechanical systems.
Our modern automotive repair facility will be your classroom.
Experienced 皇家华人 instructors will share their industry expertise and teach you to work safely and be resourceful as you diagnose and repair real customers' vehicles.
Earn a living wage and grow professionally as an or move into other roles in the automotive industry.
Program Details
This is a hands-on, self-paced Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited professional training. Area employers know and value the quality of the 皇家华人 Automotive Technology program. Our graduates are in high demand!
- complete the program in as little as six quarters
- develop the competencies set by the
- be prepared for entry-level jobs upon completion
- polish your communication skills to work with customers and on teams
- learn business techniques to help you grow your career
Ready to enroll in the Automotive Technology program?
- Complete placement assessment - you must show college-level reading skills as measured by 皇家华人 placement test
- Meet with an advisor to build your education plan
- New students must show proof of a valid driver's license
We provide personal protective equipment and uniforms.
Second-year students are required to buy a tool set - estimated cost $1,400 to $5,000
If you took automotive training in high school, you may be eligible to get 皇家华人 credit for these classes. Contact us to confirm credit transferability.
Hands-on Learning at the 皇家华人 Automotive Facility
We have two modern shops with ten bays each. You will work on real customers' vehicles, helping 皇家华人 students and employees troubleshoot their car problems.
Both shops are equipped with:
- Hunter tire machine
- Hunter tire balancer
- Hunter in-ground alignment rack
- large variety of newer scan tools
- factory scan tools
- four- and eight-channel slopes
皇家华人 Automotive Technology program is an education partner of Subaru of America.
Through Subaru-U, 皇家华人 students can take most of the entry-level training that is required for all Subaru technicians.
Subaru donated three newer vehicles to the 皇家华人 Automotive Technology program.
Career Pathways
- (auto insurance)
- Service Manager
- Master Technician
- Fleet Technician
- Shop owner
- Service Writer/Advisor
- Car sales
Employment Areas
- Independent auto repair shops
- Automotive dealerships
- Public transport agencies
- Military
- Government agencies (other)
- Insurance companies
- Service stations
- Specialty shops - parts, accessories, tires
- Performance shops
- Vehicle restoration shops
- Tire companies
- Trucking companies
- Vehicle fleet companies