Automotive Technology
Why PCC?
PCC’s Automotive Service Technology faculty has extensive dealership and independent experience in automotive repair and parts sales. Faculty members are trained technicians with expertise in the automotive industry. The diverse background of our faculty includes technicians who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, brakes, advanced drivability, automatic and manual transmissions, and light diesel repair.
As an ASE-certified program, our labs meet the highest national standards for technical training in the automotive service industry. We offer advanced hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment. Our industry partners provide new training vehicles, internships and mentoring opportunities for our future technicians.
Snap-On Tools and Matco Tools allow students to participate in student excellence programs and receive significant student discounts for hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
PCC’s partnerships with Subaru and Ford allow all students to complete each company’s web-based training programs as part of our basic curriculum.
What will I learn?
The PCC Automotive Service Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Our program meets the highest national standards for technical training in the automotive service industry.
This program teaches you to perform general maintenance and to diagnose and repair electrical, engine, transmission, suspension, brake and air conditioning systems. The program has met the NATEF accreditation in the areas of automatic transmissions and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, and suspension and steering.
When you graduate from the program, you will be prepared to become an entry-level technician with skill sets in general maintenance, diagnostic and repair skills for numerous automotive systems, including electrical, engine, transmission, suspension, brake, ignition, charging and heating/air conditioning systems. Students and graduates are also eligible to become ASE certified. (We encourage you to take ASE certification tests while you are enrolled at PCC.)
We also offer courses for high school students through the concurrent enrollment program at PCC, Cañon City High School and PCC Southwest campus in Mancos. We offer a paid apprenticeship for high school students through the Automotive Youth Education System (AYES).
As a student in the program, you will also become a member of the Skills USA club and participate in a number of leadership activities and competitions.
State and national data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Degree & Certificate Offerings in Automotive Technology:
Air Conditioning Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
6
Automatic Transmissions Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
6
Engine and Electrical Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
16
Fuels and Emissions Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
14
General Automotive Technology, AAS
Award/Program Credits
78
Manual Transmissions Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
7
Steering and Suspension/Brakes Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
13