Automotive Technology
Download:
- Automotive Technician 1-Year Certificate Information and Learning Outcomes (.pdf, 240KB)
- Automotive Technician AAS Degree and Learning Outcomes (.pdf, 242KB)
- OUS Transfer Lists A & B (.pdf, 208KB)
Job Description:
The automotive program at CCC is a real world, work based program of study and experience in the motor vehicle repair trade. It prepares those with automotive desire and aptitude to become the auto repair workforce for a hungry industry. Training is done with up-to-date, industry recognized equipment and instruction which meets national standards. The facility and it’s instruction is reviewed regularly by the CCC Automotive Advisory Committee composed of industry and service professionals from the local area, so you can be assured that your training experience will relate to what’s really out there. 
Employment Opportunities:
The need for trained and competent technicians in this field is critical, and job outlooks are very good. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average, while total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average. Projected annual job openings in Oregon are running nearly 300 per year.
Potential Earnings:
Average hourly wage for Oregon is $18.00, with top experienced wages running up to $30.00 per hour. Statewide average annual income for this occupation is just above $38,000.
Entrance Requirements:
If you have either a high school diploma or a GED, the next step is to take the COMPASS test to determine your basic proficiency in math and reading/writing.
Program information is from our 2011-2012 Catalog.
Stephen Sanders
Automotive Instructor
IMTC
(503) 338-7676
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