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Sinclair is moving to semesters for fall 2012. These pages reflect curriculum data as of Sinclair's 2011–2012 quarter-based academic year. In preparation for the transition, students are urged to consult an academic advisor before registering for a course or program.

Automotive Technology

Start Your Engine… and Drive Off into Your New Career!

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), our automotive technology degree programs provide hands-on, certified automotive training for skilled entry-level positions in automobile dealerships, independent garages, and motorsports and other auto-related industries. Our department is highly recognized as a leader in training for automotive mechanics and technicians in the industry. This provides a substantial advantage to our graduates in seeking employment.

This program might be for you if:

  • You enjoy driving, learning about, fixing and working with automobiles.
  • You are interested in learning more about automotive technology and car repair.
  • You are looking to gain hands-on experience in a challenging, high paying career path.

In this program, you are also able to receive specific corporate training designed to develop technicians for their respective dealerships: General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP); Chrysler College Apprenticeship Program (CAP); Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR); and American Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT).

Certificate Programs

One-year Technical Certificate

Automotive Technology

This program is designed for students who want to become automotive technicians without pursuing an associate degree. It will allow students to expand their knowledge of the automotive industry and secure employment with dealerships, independent services facilities, machine shops, and corporate services franchises.

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Automotive Technology (HONDA)

This program is designed for students who want to become automotive technicians for Honda or Acura dealers without pursuing an associate degree. It will allow students to expand their knowledge of the Honda automotive service field and secure employment with a dealer.

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Short-term Technical Certificate

Automotive High Performance

an ideal choice to supplement a degree seeking student wishing to specialize in the engine area. Also designed to prepare students for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) engine machinist series. Students completing the certificate may be employed in a high performance engine shop, general engine machine shop, or work on a race team. Courses are dedicated to specific areas of engine development. Engine blocks, cylinder head and valve train, assembly and dynamometer testing as well as fuel systems for performance engines are covered.

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Ford Maintenance and Light Repair

This short term technical certificate prepares service technicians to work in Ford dealerships. Students will be trained to service Ford vehicles in the areas of brakes, steering/suspension, air conditioning and electrical/electronic systems. Apprenticeships at Ford dealerships are not required to participate in this program but job opportunities are available for those that would like to work full or part time. Graduates receive “Ford Service Technician Specialty Training ” credentials from Ford Motor Corporation. Students desiring to continue their education can do so by completing the requirements for the associate degree in comprehensive automotive technology program.

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Degree Programs

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become automotive technicians. Training covers the latest automotive technology and automotive management/business practices in the industry. Graduates are finding excellent employment opportunities existing in dealerships, independent services facilities, machine shops and corporate service franchises. Some graduates may also find employment as sales representatives, parts managers, service managers and as automotive instructors.

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Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology (HONDA PACT)

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become Honda/Acura automotive technicians. Upon graduation students would receive Honda training credits from the corporation that would place them at a 75% level for master Honda certification. With these corporate recognized training credits they are finding excellent employment opportunities at Honda and Acura dealerships.

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Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology (CHRY CAP)

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become automotive technicians for Chrysler dealerships. Specific Chrysler training is presented to apprentice student technicians as they apply course content to a co-op experience. Students attend classes for half a quarter and then apprentice at a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealership the other half. Students are paid for work rendered during the co-op. Upon graduation, students will receive hundreds of hours of official Chrysler training credits that are recorded in their training system, an A.A.S.degree from the college, and a full-time job opportunity from the sponsoring dealer.

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Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology (GM ASEP)

Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become automotive technicians for General Motors dealerships. Specific General Motors training is presented to apprentice student technicians as they apply learned content to a co-op experience. Students attend classes for half a quarter and then apprentice at a GM sponsoring dealership the other half. Students are paid for work rendered during the co-op. Upon graduation, students will receive hundreds of hours of official GM training credits that are recorded into the GM training system, an A.A.S. degree from Sinclair, and a full-time job opportunity from the sponsoring dealer.

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Transfer Opportunities

Make the most of your education by starting at Sinclair Community College. Our quality programs and low tuition make it a great place to start even if you intend to further your education beyond an associate degree or certificate. You would be surprised at the money you could save by completing your first two years of study at Sinclair—just take a look at our low tuition and see the savings for yourself. You can also learn more by visiting Sinclair’s Transfer Web site »

Articulation & Transfer Agreements

Sinclair works directly with many four-year schools in Ohio and beyond to ensure the college credit you earn will transfer easily to those schools. By developing articulation agreements, formal agreements between colleges detailing the recognition of college credit between the schools, you will know you are meeting the requirements needed at the four-year school of your choice. Learn more about articulation and transfer »

Ohio Transfer Module

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs fulfill the requirements for the Ohio Transfer Module at other public colleges and universities. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual transfer module courses within their degree program or continue beyond their program to complete the entire transfer module.

Upon completion of the Ohio Transfer Module, students will be able to enter most Ohio four-year colleges and universities as a junior with your general education requirements completed. Find out more about the Ohio Transfer Module »

Transferring Individual Classes

In addition to transferring with a degree, college credit for many courses, including some automotive technology program requirements, are accepted at other colleges and universities. Learn more about course equivalency »

General Agreements

While at Sinclair, if you plan to complete any associate degree program, there are agreements in place to help you easily transfer into a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Your transfer opportunities
may include:

  • Antioch University McGregor
  • Franklin University
  • Kaplan University
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Ohio University
  • Purdue University
  • Strayer University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wright State University
  • and more…

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Please Note: Sinclair continues to work with other colleges and universities to provide more opportunities through new articulation and transfer agreements. Please consult with an academic advisor for the most up-to-date information.

Related Programs

Sinclair Community College offers a wide variety of certificate and degree programs. With so many to choose from, we are sure that you can find a program that suits your needs. If you are interested in the automotive technology programs, you might also be interested in learning more about these programs at Sinclair: