Engine Repair

Big Bend Community College ETPL
The Automotive Technology Program at BBCC is recognized by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) an affiliate of the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) as meeting the training program standards. The Certificate of Accomplishment Engine Repair Specialist is designed for students who wish to take specialized courses in a particular field and desire certification acknowledging completion of specific program modules. The curriculum also includes shop safety and environmental training, Industrial First Aid Certification, EPA Freon Certification, basic welding skills, hydraulics, as well as degree required general education classes. Advanced standing may be requested for prior education or experience. NOTE: Students desiring Certificates of Accomplishment in more than one area need to take AUT 115, Automotive Shop and Safety and Environmental Issues, only one time.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,275.90

Total required fees

$90.00

Books and supplies

$400.00

Locations

Moses Lake, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

10

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Accomplishment

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

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

70%

Employment rate

74%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.30

Typical (median) annual earnings

$40,639.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Other Industries

47%

Retail Trade

37%

Construction

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
70%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
46%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
49%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
20%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
78%
Some college experience, but no degree
5%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
0%