Why Study Automotive?
Automotive Technology is an exciting field that combines the latest technology with a hands-on work environment. A successful technician does something different with every job, so it is never repetitive or boring. This skill allows you the opportunity to seek employment anywhere people own vehicles. You do not have to move to a large urban area for a good paying job because no matter where in this country you go, there is a need for a skilled automobile technician. The need for technicians is growing all the time, and a degree from the Columbia-Greene Automotive Technology program ensures that you have a desirable, marketable skill.
Columbia-Greene Community College has A.O.S., A.A.S., and certificate programs, as well as direct manufacturer training for Subaru, Toyota, and Audi, as well as a partnership path for BMW. The program is ASE/NATEF MAST certified and Columbia-Greene instructors have 50 years of combined dealership experience.
Automotive Technology is an exciting field that combines the latest technology with a hands-on work environment. A successful technician does something different with every job, so it is never repetitive or boring. This skill allows you the opportunity to seek employment anywhere people own vehicles. You do not have to move to a large urban area for a good paying job because no matter where in this country you go, there is a need for a skilled automobile technician. The need for technicians is growing all the time, and a degree from the Columbia-Greene Automotive Technology program ensures that you have a desirable, marketable skill.
Program Options
Curriculum Code 0524 | Semester Hours: 73 | Time to Completion: 2 years (plus final summer semester)
This program trains students in the repair of the modern vehicle without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program that allows graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, or fleet repair facilities.
Curriculum Code 0525 | Semester Hours: 61 | Time to Completion: 2 years (plus final summer semester)
This program trains students in the repair of the modern automobile without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program, allowing graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities.
Curriculum Code 1733 | Semester Hours: 32 | Time to Completion: 1 year
This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. This program is the first year of the two-year degree option.
Career and Further Educational Opportunities
This program is primarily geared toward the individual looking for employment as a technician in a dealership or independent shop. You could also work as a service manager, service writer, or a shop foreman. This program gives you the foundation on which to build. How high each student chooses to build is entirely up to them. We have also had graduates from this program go on to a four year college towards the goal of being an engineer.
Career Opportunities
- Dealership technician
- Repair shop owner
- Independent and fleet repair
- Automotive component re-builder
- Parts department manager
- Service equipment representative
- Fleet Technician
Further Educational and Partnership Opportunities
We have A.O.S, A.A.S, and certificate programs, as well as offer direct manufacturer training for Subaru, Toyota, and Audi, as well as a partnership path for BMW. We are an ASE/NATEF MAST certified training program, and our instructors have 50 years of combined dealership experience.