Engine And Automotive Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Engine And Automotive from the EdRef college search portal.

Engine and Automotive programs include a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on, practical experience that is designed to prepare students for careers. Trade and technical schools provide programs that may last up to a year, while community college programs combine automotive instruction with courses in general education like English, math, and computers. Certificates are also available, and some students begin their careers before they graduate from a program or become certified. Many programs include training on dealing with customers and in general communication skills that are applicable to the workplace.

Some automobile manufacturers sponsor 2-year associate degrees. All programs seek to update their curriculum constantly in order to keep up with rapid changes in technology. Students receive instruction, service equipment, and work on current-model cars, learning new skills and becoming familiar with the latest in automotive technology. Graduates of certification programs are often subject to periodic compliance reviews and recertification requirements.