Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, a private for-profit institution in Columbia, MD, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. This program falls within the vehicle maintenance and repair technologies field (CIP 47.0604) and provides students with hands-on training in engine diagnostics, brake systems, electrical systems, transmission service, and general vehicle repair applicable to employment at automotive dealerships and service centers.

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia offers several related programs, including a longer Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician certificate at the two- to four-year level, Electrician certificates at both certificate levels, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, and Baking and Pastry Arts. The one- to two-year automotive certificate is designed to provide focused technical preparation for students entering the automotive service industry, with training on industry-standard diagnostic tools and repair procedures.