Automotive Brakes, Suspension & Steering

Green River College ETPL
Recipients of the certificate achieve competencies set forth by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The major objective of this certificate program is to provide students opportunity to develop essential skills necessary for an entry-level position in the field of Automotive Brakes, Steering and Suspension repair.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,977.28

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Green River College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

16

Credits

248

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Entry into the program is on a space-available basis with instructors permission. New students must show proof of a valid drivers license.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

80%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,220.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

43%

Other Industries

17%

Other Services

12%

Construction

9%

Manufacturing

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
99
Completion rate
80%
Average number of students who completed each year
33
Gender
Male
95%
Female
5%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
25%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
47%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
19%
20 to 29
59%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
70%
Some college experience, but no degree
9%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
5%