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Automobile Mechanic Career/Program Overview

RCTC’s Automobile Mechanic major is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry where they will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain automobiles.  Instruction includes courses in vehicle services, brakes, steering and suspension, starting and charging systems, electrical service, engine overhaul, fuel systems, driveline and differential, clutch and transmissions, and air conditioning.  With the introduction of on-board computers, instruction is also given in electronics and other high tech areas such as fuel injection and turbo charging. 

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

In addition to the 61 credits of professional or technical courses noted above, students seeking the Automobile Mechanic diploma are required to complete eight general education credits. 

For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at  http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.

Program/Degree Options

RCTC offers a diploma in Automobile Mechanics.  The diploma can be completed in as little as two years if taken full-time. 

Program Start Date(s)

Students can start coursework in fall semester only.  Automobile Mechanic courses are not offered summer semesters; however, some of the general education requirements may be offered during the summer.

Career Opportunities/Information

Job opportunities exist with repair shops, dealerships, fleet owners, and businesses performing specialized service work.  Graduates typically start as entry level mechanics.  With further education and/or experience, graduates can go on to specialize in an area such as rebuilding components, or they can advance to shop foreman or service manager.  Some RCTC graduates have opened their own repair businesses. 

Articulations/Accreditations

RCTC’s Automobile Mechanic instructors are ASE certified and have many years of mechanical and teaching experience.  RCTC’s Automobile Mechanic program is pursuing certification by the National Automotive Technician Educators Foundation (NATEF). 

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission:  A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html

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