Program Overview
Graduate in as few as 10 Months
Online and
In-class Learning
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
Classes StartingOctober 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
Classes StartingOctober 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!
