Automotive Technician Program

Program Overview

Graduate in as few as 10 Months

Online and

In-class Learning

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

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Classes Starting
October 25th, 2023!

  • Train to become an automotive technician
  • Combines theoretical aspects of automotive diagnostics with hands-on training in a shop environment
  • Introduces students to the different vehicle systems (engine, transmissions, suspension, etc.)

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Program Overview

Graduate in as few as 10 Months

Online and

In-class Learning

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

calendar icon

Classes Starting
October 25th, 2023!

  • Train to become an automotive technician
  • Combines theoretical aspects of automotive diagnostics with hands-on training in a shop environment
  • Introduces students to the different vehicle systems (engine, transmissions, suspension, etc.)

Automotive Technician Training Program

The Automotive Technician Training Program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training you need to begin an entry-level automotive technician career.

The program will teach you how to maintain and repair cars and trucks by combining the theoretical aspects of automotive diagnostics with hands-on training in a shop environment.

The Auto Mechanic Training Program introduces you to basic and advanced automotive technologies through a curriculum that includes instruction on engines, fuel systems, fuel injection, electrical diagnosis, ignition systems, carburetor repair, tune-ups, automatic transmissions, and front-end alignments.

If you love working on cars and are interested in becoming an automotive tech, consider enrolling in FCC’s Automotive Technician Training Program. Our instructors have real-world mechanic experience, providing you with training that will actually help you when you're out in the field.

Enroll today, and earn an Automotive Technician Diploma in as few as 10 Months!

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Skills You Will Learn

FCC’s Auto Mechanic Training Course prepares students to successfully enter the workforce by covering a variety of topics related to automotive technology.  The curriculum is designed to teach students how to test, diagnose, repair, and maintain the following automobile systems:

  • Engines
  • Transmissions
  • Fuel systems
  • Emissions systems
  • Braking systems
  • Steering and suspension systems
  • Climate control systems

Overall, the course is designed to provide graduates with the level of knowledge, skills, and hands-on shop training they will need to begin an entry-level automotive technician career. Students are introduced to the basic vehicle components, and they are taught how to test, diagnose, and repair the different components of such systems.

For example, FCC’s Automotive Technician training program provides students with a solid understanding of basic engine design, teaching them how to diagnose, repair, disassemble, and clean them. The program also covers the basic principles of vehicle electrical systems.

As students continue through the program, instructors teach students about fuel delivery systems, air intake systems, and exhaust systems. Students are also introduced to tire suspensions systems, power-assisted steering systems, braking systems, manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, and preventative maintenance.

Automotive Technician Career Outcomes

Students who complete FCC’s Auto Mechanic Training Program enter the talent pool equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on shop training that employers are looking for when seeking to hire entry-level auto mechanics, automotive technicians, or automotive service technicians.

It's possible to complete and graduate from the program in less than a year, from enrollment to program completion. During your time as an FCC student, you will learn how to professionally diagnose, repair, and maintain domestic and foreign automobiles.

Students who complete the program may find themselves in one of the following careers:

  • Auto Technician
  • Automobile Technician
  • Automotive Technician
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Mechanic
  • Installation Technician

About This Program

FCC’s Auto Mechanic Course provides classroom instruction and offers training in an automotive shop equipped with the same tools students will use on the job in the real world.

The program ensures that students gain a set of professional skills, such as understanding detailed instructions, communicating effectively, and completing basic automotive diagnostics, repairs, and safety tasks.

Overall, the course is well-balanced, combining the theoretical aspects of automotive diagnostics with direct, hands-on, practical training in maintenance and repair procedures within a shop environment.

Course List

Course
Number

Course
Title

AT 110

Engine Theory and Systems

AT 120

Electrical Theory and Diagnosis

AT 130

Engine Performance and Ignition Systems

AT 140

Fuel Systems and Emission Control

AT 150

Steering, Suspension and Passenger Comfort

AT 160

Brake Systems

AT 170

Manual Transmissions

AT 180

Automatic Transmissions

AT 190

Preventative Maintenance and Hybrid Technology

Automotive Technician Program - FAQs

Automotive Technicians are trained professionals who are able to repair and maintain cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

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How to Become an Automotive Technician?

Learn how to become an automotive technician from the step-by-step guide on how to become an auto technician. Enroll today and earn an automotive technician diploma in as few as 10 Months!

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