Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is a one- to two-year certificate program at Emerald Coast Technical College, a public institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The program provides students with hands-on training in automotive systems diagnostics, engine repair, brake systems, electrical systems, and vehicle maintenance to prepare them for careers as automotive service technicians.

This program is part of the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field under CIP code 47.0604. Emerald Coast Technical College also offers related certificate programs in Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General. Graduates are prepared for entry-level automotive technician positions at dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance operations.