Beginning Automotive Technology

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
Work with leading-edge tools and advance your career with the Beginning Automotive Technology Certificate of Proficiency. Our ASE Accredited program will provide you the hands on curriculum and skills training to complete the ASE certifications in the Chassis Systems, Electrical, and Engine Repair.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,358.79

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympia

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

42

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

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

48%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.28

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

26%

Other Industries

26%

Other Services

21%

Construction

10%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
61
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
20
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
59%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
6%