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| Program Overview for Automotive: Undercar Specialist |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Skagit Valley College |
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| Program description | The Automotive Technology program is nationally recognized by the Automotive Industry Planning Council (AIPC). The program was the winner of its first place Award for Excellence and recognized as the best college independent automotive program in the USA for 2003. This program is a competency-based program designed to prepare students for a career in automotive service. The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Accreditation provides students with a curriculum, facility, and instructors that meet national standards. These standards assist graduates in acquiring job placement in the automotive career of their choice. Rapid advancement of new technology has created a need for highly skilled automotive technicians. Employment opportunities exist in new car dealerships, independent repair shops, specialty shops and fleet agencies |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition per credit | $113.04 (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $1,700 |
| Fees | Students pay a Student Technology Fee of $5.00 per credit ($40 maximum), a Student Self-Assessed Fee of $1.50 per credit ($15 maximum), a General Fee of $4.50 ($67.50 maximum) and a Technology Fee of $12.00 per credit. |
| Books and materials | Contact program chair |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Contact program chair |
| Other costs | Contact program chair |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 3 to 6 Months |
| Award type | Short-term Certificate |
| Credits | 15 |
| Clock hours | 253 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | https://www.skagit.edu/getting-started/ |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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