Introduction to Automotive Preventative Maintenance

Columbia Basin College ETPL
This introductory combination lab/class is designed to give the student basic knowledge and understanding of all eight vehicle systems including: electrical, engines, brakes, suspension, manual transmissions, and drive train components, heating and air conditioning, automatic transmissions and engine performance.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,786.26

Total required fees

$266.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

14

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short-Term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Placement into or completing the prerequisites for MATH 96, ENGL& 101, and college-level reading.

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

86%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.47

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,324.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

60%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

13%

Other Industries

11%

Manufacturing

8%

Wholesale Trade

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
50
Completion rate
86%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
67%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
25%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
72%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
0%