Automotive Repair Technology provides intensive career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on application. The program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and is led by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master certified instructors. Instructors provide students the fundamental knowledge and experience needed to become entry level technicians in the automotive industry. The Automotive Repair Technology curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members annually. The Automotive Repair Technology program maintains an active Skills USA (VICA) student leadership organization and an Automotive Technology club.

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Mission

The mission of the Automotive Repair Technology program is to provide high quality technical instruction in all mechanical aspects of automotive mechanical repair. This is accomplished through the provision of instruction in a working automotive repair shop and conducted by industry experienced instructors.

• Maintain ASE standards through full implementation of related curriculum and student outcome measures.
  
• Improve marketability of students to employers as a result of successful completion of the total ASE program of instruction.
  
• Maintain and enhance the Walla Walla High School and other high school articulation arrangements.
  
• Expand student recruitment initiatives with local and outlying high schools.
  
• Secure automotive industry support for provision of equipment and training materials.

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Degree Options

Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Automotive Repair Technology upon completion of the two-year program of study. An Automotive Repair Technology Certificate, is available upon completion of the first year of study in the program.

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Entrance Requirements

It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter, however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. For more information, please contact Jim Haun 509.527.4693, james.haun@wwcc.edu

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Certification

The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), an affiliate of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), establishes the standards by which training facilities become certified. WWCC's Automotive Repair Technology program is NATEF certified and led by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certified Instructors.

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Career Opportunities

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Other Information

For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp.