Automotive Engines Specialist, Certificate
The Automotive Engines Specialist Certificate provides comprehensive training in engine performance, diagnostics, and rebuilding techniques. This program prepares you to work as a skilled engine technician, capable of servicing a wide range of vehicles and powertrains.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Engine Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an engine technician or specialist, diagnosing
engine problems, performing repairs, rebuilding engines, and ensuring vehicles meet
performance standards. You will have the expertise to handle a variety of engine types
and contribute to the maintenance and restoration of vehicles, making you a valuable
asset in the automotive service industry.
The demand for skilled engine specialists remains strong as vehicles continue to rely
on complex engine systems for optimal performance and efficiency. Graduates with this
certification can find employment in auto repair shops, dealerships, and industrial
engine service centers. The field offers good job stability, competitive wages, and
opportunities for specialization in both gasoline and diesel engine repair and rebuilding.
Suggested Curriculum
This short-term program trains the student to function as an engine mechanic. Students
learn to overhaul engines, as well as service the electrical needs of the engine.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 102 Automotive Engines
- AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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