Automotive Technology Are you more interested in looking under the hood than looking in a manual? Like to learn by seeing, touching and tinkering? If so, Automotive Technology may be for you. Our program prepares students with the general and technical education needed for successful careers in automotive service, sales, technical support, management and customer relations, or for further education.
Contact: Robert Huettl, rhuettl@ivytech.edu, (574)289-7001 ext. 5382
All classes are 3 credits unless indicated
Degrees certificates and specialties
Degrees certificates and specialties
Automotive Technology/Associate of Applied ScienceAutomotive Management Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08 Automotive Technology/Associate of Applied ScienceAutomotive Service Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08
Program DescriptionThe Automotive Technology Program/Auto- motive Service Specialty prepares students with the general and technical education needed for successful careers in automotive sales, technical support, management and customer relations, and for continuation with further education. An internship or co-op experience is included.
Program Options Options include the Associate of Science (AS) degree and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. All or most courses in both programs transfer to four-year programs at Bethel College, Ferris State University, Indiana State University and elsewhere.
Program Content• Chassis and suspension
• Two and four wheel alignment
• Braking systems
• Electrical systems
• Carburetor and electronic fuel injection
• Engine performance
• Engine rebuild
• Air conditioning
• Automatic transmission/transaxle
• Manual transmission and driveline
Typical Careers• Parts specialist
• Service estimator
• Service manager
• Service technician
• Service writer
Employment OutlookEmployment in the automotive service field is expected to increase as fast as average (10 to 20 percent) through 2008. Employment opportunities are strong for those who have completed training programs.
Occupational Areas • Automotive specialty repair shops
• Independent repair shops
• New car dealerships
• Repair franchises
Earnings, Auto Mechanic National: Average wage $14.80 an hour
Indiana: Average wage $15.19 an hour
South Bend: Average wage $14.37 an hour
Area Employers of Program Graduates • Arone Ford Lincoln-Mercury
• Bill Frank Nissan Suzuki & Subaru
• Daniels Chevrolet Olds
• Gates Chevrolet Corp.
• Gurly-Leep Automotive Group
• Hirsch Ford Lincoln-Mercury
• Jordan’s Auto Mall
• Lochmandy Motor Sales Inc.
• Midas Muffler & Brake Shops
• Pep Boys
• Rick’s Auto Service
• Sears Roebuck and Co.
• Veldman Brothers Auto Parts Inc.
• Whiteford Ford Trucks
Sources: Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center (ICPAC); surveys of program graduates
