Advanced Automotive Repair Professional Proficiency Certificate
This program is open to all students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in relevant automotive technology programs and is the perfect way to expand your diagnostic and repair skills in the automotive field.
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
Unlock diverse vehicle skills, qualify for higher-paying roles. Learn diagnostics, repairs, and use cutting-edge tools. Open to all automotive tech students at CATC. Courses cover several topics, including scan tool use, on-car brake lathe use, alignments and advance drivers assistance systems. Women can explore the Women in Automotive Technology page to kickstart a rewarding career!
Course Sequence
Launch your career as an Automotive Technician
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers - est. salary $82,256
- Automotive Engineering Technicians – est. salary $48,092
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics - est. salary $43,092
- General Maintenance and Repair Workers - est. salary $47,486
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a First-line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region
First-line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
Starting Pay: $19,528
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $48,010. Normal pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $73,801 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $112,872.
Typical Tasks
- Manage service department employee work flow
- Communicate with team members about shop capacity
- Hold team meetings and review repair projects
- Work with and support other managers