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Jumpstart your career as an Automotive technician with NCTC’s three-semester long Automotive program. Our Occupational Skills Award (OSA) provides a foundational knowledge of automobile service, electrical, and braking systems. Take that skill set and apply it to a professional role as a Automotive Mechanic or in Automotive Sales. Each concentration track verses students in top industry practices and standards with well-respected professors who have in-depth knowledge of the trade.

Designed to be completed between the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, you will learn the fundamental skills to obtain gainful employment in the automotive industry upon graduation.

Career Outlook:

Automotive Mechanics are tasked with diagnosing and repairing automotive vehicles, with the occasional need to completely overhaul the vehicle. With the knowledge to inspect a vehicle and determine the proper treatment plan, your career as a mechanic would entail repairing the system to adhere to manufacturer specifications for safe operation.

Automotive Sales would require you to be in direct contact with the consumer as you greet them and work to understand their vehicular needs. With a knowledge of various manufacturers and operation systems, an automotive salesperson will be able to recommend, search for and help obtain a vehicle that will be compatible with their individualized search.

Note: our Automotive Program is available at our Bowie campus.

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Designed to be completed between the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, you will learn the fundamental skills to obtain gainful employment in the automotive industry upon graduation.

Plus, in just a single semester, you can complete your Automotive Occupational Skills Award (OSA) at the state of the art lab hosted on our Bowie ISD campus in Bowie, Texas and begin your career earlier in the growing field of automotive technology. At NCTC, we believe hands-on instruction provides our Automotive students with a clear understanding of safe practices and allows you to put teachings into practice with real world application.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Apply basic Automotive theory in the service industry.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Automotive Systems theory
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the automotive electrical system, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the automotive braking system, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

This Certificate is completed through in-person classes in a state of the art lab that is hosted at Bowie ISD. The program is designed to be completed in three semesters (Fall, Spring, & Summer).
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Apply basic Automotive theory in the service industry.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Automotive Systems theory
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the automotive electrical system, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the automotive braking system, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
These courses and credit hours (#) are required to earn the Automotive Technician OSA:
- AUMT 1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology — (4)
- AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems — (4)
- AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems — (4)
- OSHT 1320 Industrial Safety — (3)
Total Credit Hours — (15)

Ready to start your engine?

Our team of qualified Advisors are here to help you determine the best direction for your Automotive professional career. In less than one year, you can be on your way to making your Automotive mechanic or sales dreams a reality.