Highlights
• Diagnose, service and repair a wide range of vehicles alongside a certified Master Technician
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair complex automotive systems
• Use problem solving skills while working on today’s advanced computerized electrical systems
Amazing Alumni
Is this you?
- I am self reliant
- I solve problems
- I have mechanical aptitude
- I am detail oriented
Career Opportunities Upon Graduation:
- Alignment Technician
- Tire Repair Technician
- Brake Specialist
- Automotive Assembler
- Lube Oil Filter Tech
With additional Training/Education:
- Transmission Specialist
- Parts Manager
- Service Manager
CERTIFICATIONS:
(*Earn Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Credential Points toward Graduation during your junior and senior years)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Service Technology
(*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Automatic Transmission/
Transaxle (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Brakes (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Electronic/Electrical
System (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Performance
(*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Engine Repair (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Heating & Air
Conditioning (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Maintenance & Light
Repair (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Manual Drive
Train & Axles (*3 points)
• Auto Service Excellence (ASE) Suspension &
Steering (*3 points)
• Snap On Battery, Starting, and Charging Certification
(*3 points)
• Snap On Multimeter Certification (*3 points)
• Snap On Master Rotor Matching (Pro Cut) Certification (*3 points)
• Snap On/Starrett Precision Measuring Instruments
Certification (SME endorsed) (*3 points)
To be successful in this field, students must be able to:
• Stand and work on their feet several hours at a time
• Lift 50 pounds
• Perform the job in both hot and cold conditions
• Have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform mechanical repairs
• Read & comprehend service manual information and instructions
Typical Wages:
• $12 to $15/hour starting wage
• $23.79/hour—Auto Technician Base Salary
• $45,000-$75,000—Specialist or Manager in Columbus Area
• $55,608—Automotive Service Advisor
• $63,278—Automotive Service Mgr. (Avg. Salary)
Some Area Employers Include:
McDaniel Motors, Mathews Auto Group, Kevin’s Auto Repair, Precision Towing, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts
Partnering with:
- Northwestern University
Up to 18 credit hours for Hydraulic Brake Systems, Steering & Suspensions, Services & Procedures - Lincoln Tech Institute
Up to 13.5 credit hours for Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Brake Systems, Suspensions & Steering - Terra Community College
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and/or college in an advanced auto tech program
Tri-Rivers Career Center affirms that equal opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, and ancestry of person.
