The Advanced Certificate program in Automotive Technology provides the necessary foundation and practical experience to pursue entry-level positions in Automotive Technology that meet the changing demands of the automotive industry. Entry-level positions may be found in automotive dealerships, automotive franchises, independent service repair shops, auto part stores, or through self-employment. Students will learn the technical skills essential to employment in the field of maintenance technology, chassis, diesel, and power train, leading to employment in service, maintenance, as well as management occupations or self-employment. Students will also be able to consider transferring Industrial Engineering Technology credits to state universities.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Automotive Technology, Basic Certificate
• Automotive Technology, Advanced Certificate
• Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements - Track 1 (KK)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core - Track 1
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 105	Fuel Management 1	4
AUTOTEC 108	Work Based Learning I	6
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
AUTOTEC 205	Fuel Management II	4
AUTOTEC 206	Fuel Management III	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
Total Hours		46

Program Requirements - Track 2 (TR)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core - Track 2
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 106	Fuel Systems	5
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
AUTOTEC 207	Transmission Transaxle & Dr	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
AUTOTEC 210	Performance & Driveability	5
AUTOTEC 212	Manual Drive Train & Axles	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
Total Hours		46

Program Requirements - Track 3 (OH)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core - Track 3
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 106	Fuel Systems	5
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
AUTOTEC 207	Transmission Transaxle & Dr	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
AUTOTEC 210	Performance & Driveability	5
AUTOTEC 212	Manual Drive Train & Axles	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
Total Hours		46

Pathways

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 1 (KK)

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Advanced Certificate in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn basic certificates (BC) in Automotive Chassis Maintenance, Automotive Fuel Management, and an advanced certificate (AC) in Automotive Technology.

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
	Hours	20
Semester 2
AUTOTEC 105	Fuel Management 1	4
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
AUTOTEC 108	Work Based Learning I	6
	Hours	14
Semester 3
AUTOTEC 205	Fuel Management II	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
	Hours	8
Semester 4
AUTOTEC 206	Fuel Management III	4
	Hours	4
	Total Hours	46

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 2 (TR)

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Advanced Certificate in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an advanced certificate (AC) in Automotive Technology.

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
	Hours	20
Semester 2
AUTOTEC 106	Fuel Systems	5
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
	Hours	9
Semester 3
AUTOTEC 210	Performance & Driveability	5
AUTOTEC 212	Manual Drive Train & Axles	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
	Hours	13
Semester 4
AUTOTEC 207	Transmission Transaxle & Dr	4
	Hours	4
	Total Hours	46

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 3 (OH)

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Advanced Certificate in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an advanced certificate (AC) in Automotive Technology.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
AUTOTEC 101	Intro To Automotive Techn	4
AUTOTEC 103	Engine Concepts	4
AUTOTEC 104	Electrical Systems & Power Accessories	4
AUTOTEC 109	Automotive Brakes	4
AUTOTEC 209	Steering & Suspension Systems	4
	Hours	20
Semester 2
AUTOTEC 106	Fuel Systems	5
AUTOTEC 204	Electrical Systems II	4
	Hours	9
Semester 3
AUTOTEC 210	Performance & Driveability	5
AUTOTEC 212	Manual Drive Train & Axles	4
AUTOTEC 215	AutoTemperature Control Systems	4
	Hours	13
Semester 4
AUTOTEC 207	Transmission Transaxle & Dr	4
	Hours	4
	Total Hours	46

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Job Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$28,990
Median 50th Percentile	$46,779
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$82,268

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$14
Median 50th Percentile	$22
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$40

Annual Job Openings

1105 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	42.60%
A certificate	50.25%
Some college	5.78%
An Associate degree	1.37%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree