Do you like working with your hands and fixing things? Do you want a good-paying career with less than two years of schooling? Automotive technician jobs offer competitive wages and are in high demand. If you are ready for comprehensive training in automotive technology and car repair, Chemeketa is the place to start.
Chemeketa's Automotive Technology program is competitive with special prerequisites and an enrollment limit. Some program options have early application deadlines. 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 Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation and meet the ASE Standards of Quality for the training of automotive technicians in all eight automotive specialty areas (Master Certification).
Although Chemeketa's program does not require background checks or drug testing. you might want to familiarize yourself with how future employers might use these procedures. Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in a background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and safety has dramatically increased the number of employment background checks conducted. For more information, visit privacyrights.org.
Ratcheting terminal crimping tool Adjustable joint pliers (Channellock® type pliers) 10” Vise grip pliers Gasket scraper 24 oz. Ball peen hammer Dead blow hammer Punch and chisel set Brass drift 18” Pry bar Battery post/terminal cleaner Spark plug (ignition) tester Spark plug gapping tool Brake return spring tool Brake hold down spring tool Air blow gun (meeting OSHA requirements) Tire pressure gauge Tire air chuck Miscellaneous test leads and jumper wires (14-gauge jumper leads w/boots) Snap-On Digital Multi-meter #EEDM504F Tool box (no larger than 28” long x 20” x 20” high) Work shirts (to be purchased at the Chemeketa Bookstore)
Computer Requirement
Laptop or tablet with internet capabilities
NOTE: This is a basic tool list that will be adequate for lab work in classes on campus. It is highly recommended that quality brand name tools be obtained. Cooperative Work Experience sites may require and/or recommend additinal tools that are more specific to automotive technology, automotive body repair, or automotive machining.
This program is designed to train future automotive technicians from introductory to advanced automotive diagnosis and repair. Students admitted to the program will be expected to complete general education courses as well as automotive courses in order to remain in the program.
This degree is designed to be completed in six terms (21 months). See Course Sequences for more information.
Enrollment in this program is limited and there is an early deadline for applications.
Estimated Program Cost
It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend about $19,500 to earn the Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree.
Required Tools
Program students are expected to have all required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of fall term. See Required Tool List above.
Chemeketa's auto body repair certificate will qualify you to work in collision repair roles including –
Painting
Brakes
Electrical/electronic systems
Suspension and steering
Heating and air conditioning systems
This certificate is designed to be completed in three terms (9 months). See Course Sequences for more information.
Enrollment in this program is limited and there is an early deadline for applications.
Estimated Program Cost
It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend about $9,500 to earn the Automotive Body Repair Certificate of Completion.
Required Tools
Program students are expected to have all required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of fall term. See Required Tool List above.
If you're ready to do more than turn wrenches, Chemeketa's automotive entry level technician certificate is the place to start.
This program is designed to allow students with full-time employment or other daytime commitments the ability to attend classes and obtain a certificate in less than one year. See Course Sequences for more information.
No prerequisites or special applications are required.
Estimated Program Cost
It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend about $5,000 to earn the Automotive Entry Level Technician Certificate of Completion.
Required Tools
Program students are expected to have the required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of classes. See Required Tool List above.
This certificate emphasizes machining and rebuilding car engines. A significant portion of the training is done on the job and through special lab work on our Salem campus.
See Course Sequences for more information.
Enrollment in this program is limited and there is an early deadline for applications.
Estimated Program Cost
It is estimated that for tuition, fees, and required tools/equipment, a student will spend about $10,000 to earn the Automotive Machining Certificate of Completion.
Required Tools
Program students are expected to have all required tools and a laptop computer or tablet by the start of fall term. See Required Tool List above.
Open Enrollment Automotive Classes
Open-enrollment classes do not require application and acceptance into the Automotive program.
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