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Automotive Systems Technology
A60160 (Associate Degree) D60160 (Diploma) C60160A (Certificate) C60160B (Certificate)
Drive Your Future Forward with McDowell Tech’s Automotive Systems Technology Program!
Are you passionate about vehicles and ready to jumpstart a career in the automotive industry? McDowell Technical Community College offers an Automotive Systems Technology program that prepares you to apply your technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. This program is designed to introduce you to the dynamic and challenging world of transportation technology.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics to ensure you’re well-prepared for your future career. You’ll delve into areas such as brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions, drive trains, and climate control systems. Depending on your chosen major, coursework may also include transportation systems theory, design parameters, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, and sustainable transportation.
Hands-On Learning and Industry Preparation
The program provides a hands-on learning experience that boosts your understanding of transportation systems and prepares you for the real world. You’ll gain practical skills and knowledge that align with the latest industry standards, making you a valuable asset in the automotive field. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to take professional licensure exams, paving the way for careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Pathway to Success
This pathway opens doors to a variety of careers in the automotive sector. Whether you’re interested in engine repair, electrical systems, or sustainable transportation, our program equips you with the skills you need to succeed. The training you receive at McDowell Tech ensures that you’re ready to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving automotive industry.
Additional Support
Please note that some students may need to take transition or co-requisite classes based on RISE criteria. While these courses are essential for your academic success, they do not count toward the required graduation hours.
Rev up your career with McDowell Tech’s Automotive Systems Technology program, where expert instruction and hands-on training drive your success. Contact us today to learn more about how you can transform your passion for automobiles into a rewarding profession!
Donnie McCraw
Faculty - Automotive Systems Technology
828-652-0671
Potential Careers
MTCC's program offers detailed automotive systems technician training, and the program opens up many automotive career paths for graduates, who will have extensive knowledge and confidence to excel in any area from bumper to bumper!
Career Information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor.
Work Areas
MTCC is proud to have graduates working in many areas, from major automotive dealerships and the NC Department of Transportation through to RV and industrial vehicle industries as well as private/independently owned shops.
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