Automotive Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Automotive Technology Program at TSJC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a two semester Certificate. This program prepares a student with the entry-level competencies needed to gain employment in the automotive service industry. Typical jobs held by graduates include: Auto dealership service technician, service writer, service manager, service technician, in an independent repair facility or mass merchandiser, or parts department counter person or manager. Nationally, there are an estimated 60,000 unfilled positions in automotive service. The demand for automotive service technicians currently exceeds the supply by approximately 40%.

All incoming Automotive students are required to take the "Accuplacer" placement exam. This placement exam allows the advisor to determine the BEST courses to help the student be successful at TSJC.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is offered to meet the needs of the student who wishes to advance in this field to a management or supervisory position. A total of 71 credits are required to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology at Trinidad State Junior College.