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Automotive Service Technician
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Automotive Service Technician
The Automotive Service Technician is a person working in an exciting
and rapidly changing industry. Learners in this program will receive
training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to
maintain our nation on wheels. Learners are trained in modern
laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment.
Learners entering this program should have good mechanical aptitude,
good communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend
service literature. Graduates of this program will have a variety of
opportunities that will range from drive line technician, driveability
technician, alignment and suspension specialist, transmission
specialist, service advisors and managers. Opportunities for
advancement may include factory and dealer representatives, management,
and self-employment.
Employment
A career in the exciting automotive service industry holds many rewards. Among these are the continued satisfaction from the occupation you are engaged in, plus a sound financial future. Our graduates have found employment positions as service technicians, alignment and brake specialists, air conditioning and heating specialists, and shop owners. Learners have the opportunity to work part-time in an automotive field while attending school. With 40,000 auto dealers, 120,000 independent garages, 200,000 service stations and service centers in the U.S., the job and advancement opportunities are plentiful for the trained auto technician.
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