How Long Does It Take to Become an Automotive Technician?
At Automotive Training Center, our experienced instructors will take you under the hood and behind the wheel with our Automotive Technology program. Prepare for a career in the automotive industry and learn from ASE-certified technicians on the road to becoming an ATC graduate.
Our curriculum is designed to be challenging and engaging for all students. You will have the opportunity to work with tools and equipment designed to diagnose and solve automotive problems. Now, it’s time to learn more about just how long it takes to become an automotive technician.
How Long is Automotive Training?
When enrolled in the full-time Automotive Technology program, students will work to receive technical knowledge and experience needed to become an entry level automotive technician at a dealership or service center. Our ASE-certified technicians teach an ASE-based curriculum.
The program is structured as a 2-year endeavor, with 64 total weeks of classroom work and hands-on training. Taking it hour-by-hour, that means 1,920 total hours in the classroom and lab. A part-time schedule is available for students, too, which covers 84 weeks and takes 1,344 hours to complete. Task repetition is decreased in the part-time classes, which results in the hour difference.
To receive a diploma, students will partake in numerous courses to gain a full understanding of vehicles and their operation. Courses include:
- Brakes
- Engine Repair
- Electrical Systems
- Engine Performance
- Computer Controls & Electronic Diagnostics
The Path to Becoming an Automotive Technician
Take the first step in your automotive career at ATC. There are numerous available positions within the automotive industry, but our ASE accredited auto training program will provide the essentials for you to become an entry-level mechanic. Naturally, you must have the experience and knowledge to turn your career into a successful one.
Beyond this program, you may be interested in hi-performance technology, or perhaps our collision repair classes. Explore all available options to find the career right for you.
Automotive Training: More Than Just the Car
While students will be learning about vehicles in the classroom and working on them in the hands-on portion of things, automotive training is about more than just the car. Learning life skills and what it takes to be a technician is a major part of the process, too.
Becoming a technician involves:
Attention to detail. Time in the shop will be spent on dynamometers, alignment systems, and above-ground electronic lifts. When using certain machinery and tools, it’s important to focus and pay close attention to detail.
People skills. ATC graduates go on to enjoy successful careers due in part to their people skills. To become a business owner, manager, or service writer, you must be able to explain complex vehicle details in simple terms to customers and potentially manage other employees.
Discover a Successful Career in Automotive
Choosing a career that closely matches your personality and interests should be easy. It’s possible your career may be waiting for you at Automotive Training Center.
Want to learn more about what a career in automotive is like? See our Automotive Career Checklist eBook to educate yourself about automotive training and what a day in the life of a technician is like.
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