Automotive Technology One-Year Career Program

This certificate program is structured for the student who wishes to pursue a career as an automotive service technician and also for the individual now employed in the automotive field who wishes to further his or her technical skills. This course of study provides the student with the knowledge of the mechanical systems used in modern automobiles and the diagnostic and repair skills required by dealerships, independent repair facilities, and other auto-related industries. The equipment available in our state-of-the art automotive lab facility provides the opportunity for intensive hands-on training. This certificate program can be completed during the fall and spring semesters of the regular academic year.

This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. All credits in the certificate program are applicable to the associate degree program. Our program has been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and certified to meet the requirements designated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the areas of brakes, engine performance, electrical systems, and suspension and steering. Additional charges for automotive technology students will include a $40 replacement tool fee, which is proportionately refundable.

The Automotive Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This means that Maryland residents from outside Allegany County may be eligible for in-county tuition rates. Some restrictions apply. Funding availability for this program may change each semester. Check with the Admissions Office for more information. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a certificate in Automotive Technology. In addition, graduation from this program will count toward the work experience requirement needed when applying for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) testing.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

Automotive Technology (CIP Code 47.0604)

U.S. Department of Labor's Summary Report for :
Automotive Technology (SOC Code 49-3020)
http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc493020.htm

Costs of the Program

This rate is an estimate relative to the course selection of the student. Cost is subject to change with increases in course materials and credit fees.

Enrollment Rates

Academic Year 2012 Enrollment rates*:  7

Number of Graduates: 3

Percentage of Graduates with student loan debt: not applicable**

Median Loan Debt: not applicable**

On-time Graduation Rate: not applicable**

Job Placement Rate: In compliance with federal government guidelines, job placement rates will be reported once federal methodology for determining rates is developed.

*Enrollment rates are nonduplicated students not pursuing a higher degree.

**For privacy reasons, programs with fewer than ten students graduating are not subject to disclosure of this information.