Automotive Technology

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At a Glance

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Degree and certificate programs

Maintaining and repairing increasingly high-tech cars and trucks to keep drivers on the road.

Vehicles are becoming more and more complex with high-tech computer systems. Due to the intricacy of vehicles, qualified automotive technicians are highly valued by vehicle owners. Students can train for a successful automotive technology career at the Workforce Institute in a state-of-the-art facility with the newest automotive technology equipment.

Complete theÌýAutomotive Technician Certificate of Achievement!ÌýView upcoming start times.

Degrees & Certs

ÂÌñÉç offers the following associate degreeÌýand certificate programs to successfully equip you for a career in the auto tech field.

    Auto Heating and Air Conditioning • Certificate of Completion

    Time to completion: as little as one semester (fall or spring)

    Brakes • Certificate of Completion

    Time to completion: as little as one semester (fall or spring)

    Steering and Alignment • Certificate of Completion

    Time to completion: as little as one semester (fall or spring)

    Automotive Technician • Certificate of Achievement

    Time to completion: 1 year

    Automotive Technology • Associate in Applied Science

    Time to completion: 2 years

    Job Outlook

    Cost

    For fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024, automotive technology (AUT) classes (except AUT 210) have a tuition rate of $205.50 per credit hour for in-district residents. AUT 210 has a standard in-district rate of $137 per credit hour.ÌýGet more information on tuition and fees.

    Students are required to have a basic set of automotive tools. Ìýsold separately.

    Learn more aboutÌýcost of attendance.

    There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more aboutÌýpaying for college.

    Cost breakdown

    Automotive Technician • Certificate of Achievement

    Program costs as of August 2023:

    • Tuition and fees: $7,088
    • Books: $661.36
    • Tools: $5,288.02
    • Total: $13,037.38

    Getting Started

    Classes

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    Schedule aÌýmeetingÌýwith Darla! Grab 45 minutes with us, and we will work with you to understand our programs, admission requirements and steps to enroll! These well-paying careers need trained workers now and in the future. Contact Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407 or Darla.Cochran@llcc.edu.

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    Questions and tours

    Schedule a group tour of Workforce Institute programs with Jeffrey!

    General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeffrey Martin, workforce recruitment and placement coordinator, at 217-786-2373 or Jeffrey.Martin@llcc.edu.

    Ford. Lincoln. ACE Automotive Career Exploration

    Ford partnership

    The Workforce Institute has partnered with local Ford dealerships for the Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program, enhancing career pathways within the automotive industry for students.