Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

The Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate program at Arkansas State University-Newport is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Newport, AR. The program falls under the vehicle maintenance and repair technology field (CIP 47.0604) and builds on foundational automotive skills with more advanced training in vehicle systems diagnosis, repair procedures, and service management practices.

Arkansas State University-Newport also offers a shorter-term automotive mechanics certificate, allowing students to choose the credential length that fits their goals. Other related programs at the school include Lineworker (certificate), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management (certificate), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (certificate), Computer/Computer Systems Technology (certificate), and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate). Graduates are prepared for careers in dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance operations.