Stepping into the world of automotive care can lead to a rewarding, hands-on career solving mechanical challenges and keeping vehicles running safely and efficiently.

Why Consider Automotive Maintenance Technician?

You're interested in vehicles and enjoy hands-on mechanical work.
Skilled, trustworthy technicians are in high demand.
The need for automotive maintenance is consistent, and this work is unlikely to be outsourced.
You can choose to specialize in a specific area or work as a generalist with a broad range of skills.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
Faculty have decades of experience in the automotive industry and classroom instruction.
Our program is accredited by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), preparing you to take ASE certification exams.

What It Takes

Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Desire to learn software used for testing mechanical systems
Ability to persist while overcoming challenges
Good communication and problem-solving skills

Career Area

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-404-3

Availability

CBE

4 Terms
48 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Median Income: $48,587.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. Excludes “Avionics Technicians” (49-2091) and “Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles” (49-2096).

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes “Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $9,407.20
Book Cost: $188
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $9,595.20

*Due to the rigorous nature of this hands-on training, Auto Maintenance courses are offered in person and during the day.

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching; Support

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Faculty Bios

Ben Adams

Life is a journey - not a destination.

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Michael Lorier

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic -- it takes sweat, determination and hard work. Teaching allows me the opportunity to help someone's dream become their reality.

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