The Automotive Basic Certificate Program introduces students to a variety of professional tools and equipment such as automobile scanners and multi-meters utilized in automotive shops and by industry professionals.  Students learn the ability to diagnose automotive issues and recommend repairs.  The basic certificate provides students with the necessary entry-level skills and theory to enter automobile service/repair fields.

Related Degrees and Certificates

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

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
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
Total Hours		20

Pathway

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
	Total Hours	20

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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