Earn your two-year degree or certificates in automotive technology at Chemeketa.
Why choose automotive technology?
If you are ready for comprehensive training in automotive technology and car repair, Chemeketa is the place to start.
Chemeketa’s program is competitive with special prerequisites and an enrollment limit. Class cohorts begin each fall.
What will you learn?
Experienced and certified instructors will cover introductory and advanced automotive diagnosis and repair in the areas of –
- Engine repair
- Automatic transmission/transaxles
- Manual drivetrain and axles
- Suspension and steering
- Brakes
- Electrical/electronic systems
- Engine performance
- Heating and air conditioning
What will you do?
As a part of the automotive technology degree program, you will learn the technical skills you need to begin or advance your career through a combination of classroom and lab work and on-the-job experience. A cooperative work experience program allows you to earn college credit while earning money in the field. You will also learn written and oral communication skills that will help you communicate with co-workers and customers.
Upon completion, you will be qualified for a wide variety of jobs in the car repair and maintenance fields.
Chemeketa’s instruction, course of study, facilities and equipment have been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and meet the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Standards of Quality for the training of automotive technicians in all eight automotive specialty areas (Master Certification).
Automotive Entry Level Technician Certificate
If you’re ready to do more than turn wrenches, Chemeketa’s automotive entry level technician certificate is the place to start.
The program is designed to allow students with full-time employment or other daytime commitments the ability to attend classes and obtain a certificate in a one-year period, and no prerequisites or special applications are required.
