Automotive Electrical Specialist

Skagit Valley College ETPL
Topics include the fundamentals of electricity i.e. Series, parallel and series-parallel circuit theory; measurement of voltage, amperage, and resistance; diagnosis and repair of automotive charging, battery and starting systems. The navigation of wiring diagrams and troubleshooting techniques will be discussed.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,979.40

Total required fees

$332.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Mount Vernon

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

253

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Short-term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

68%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.25

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,785.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Other Industries

53%

Retail Trade

47%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
21
Completion rate
68%
Average number of students who completed each year
11
Gender
Male
87%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
42%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
48%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
24%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
4%