Prepare for a career as a full-service or specialized automotive technician using specialty tools and technology in a shop-based setting.

ProgramAutomotive Service students gain the classroom and hands-on training required to become a full-service or specialized automotive technician. Coursework includes under-car systems, engine repair, electrical systems, engine performance, an introduction to hybrid vehicles, motorsports fabrication and dynamometer (dyno) operation.

Career opportunitiesAutomotive Service graduates are qualified to pursue a variety of positions such as service technician, drive-line technician, air-conditioning specialist, alignment and suspension specialist, transmission specialist and service adviser. Career advancements may include factory and dealer representatives, management positions and self-employment. With 40,000 auto dealers, 120,000 independent garages, 200,000 service stations and service centers nationally, the job and advancement opportunities are strong for trained auto technicians.

BEMIDJI, MN

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The NTC advantageNTC automotive courses feature extensive hands-on learning using industry-standard equipment and cutting-edge technology.

A block of overlapping courses allows students to complete either the Automotive Service program or the High-Performance Engine Machining program and then go on to take additional courses to complete both degree programs. Likewise, the Automotive Chassis & Powertrain certificate and the Motorsports Technology diploma share course requirements. NTC is among a handful of colleges in the nation that offer the option to pursue these complementary programs at the same time. Completing multiple credentials gives students a competitive skill set and expanded employment opportunities in motorsports and commercial automotive service.

Required coursesNTC offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma and certificate options in its Automotive Service program. In addition, credits in the Automotive Chassis and Powertrain certificate can be applied to the diploma and AAS degree.

College readiness courses may be required in reading, writing and math based on performance on the Accuplacer assessment. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule an assessment.

Automotive Service

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Automotive Service, certificate, 16 creditsCourse # Course name CreditsAMST 1104 Powertrain Systems 4AMST 1105 Steering and Suspension 4AMST 1120 Automatic Transmissions II 2AMST 1130 Automotive Electrical II 4MOTO 2225 Motorsports Fabrication I 2

Automotive Service Technology, diploma, 49 creditsRequires the certificate courses and an additional 33 credits.Course # Course name CreditsAMST 1001 Automotive Motorsports Basics 4AMST 1002 Introduction to Automotive 4 Electrical/Electronics AMST 1003 Engine Theory/Service 4AMST 1016 Brakes 4HPER 1410 First Aid/CPR 1AMST 1113 Heating Ventilation A/C 2AMST 2212 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles 2AMST 2218 Engine Performance 4AMST 2240 Chassis Dynamometer 4*AMST 2800 Capstone 4

*Not required for the AAS.

Automotive Service Technician, AAS, 60 creditsRequires the diploma courses and an additional 15 credits.Course # Course name CreditsENGL 1111 College Writing I 3MATH 1110 College Algebra 3PHIL 1201 Ethics 3PSYC 1105 General Psychology 3 General education electives 3

Motorsports Technology, diploma, 49 creditsRequires all of the Automotive Chassis and Powertrain certificate courses and an additional 32 credits.

Course # Course name CreditsMOTO 1210 HP Welding 4MOTO 1220 HP Drivelines 4MOTO 1230 HP Chassis Repair 4MOTO 2225 Motorsports Fabrication I 2MOTO 2231 Motorsports Fabrication II 2MOTO 1310 HP Suspensions 4MOTO 1320 HP Chassis Setup 4MOTO 1330 HP Fuel/Electronics/Ignitions 4AMST 2800 Capstone 4

Automotive Chassis & Powertrain, certificate, 17Course # Course name CreditsAMST 1001 Automotive Motorsports Basics 4AMST 1002 Introduction to Automotive 4 Electrical/ElectronicsAMST 1003 Engine Theory/Service 4AMST 1016 Brakes 4*HPER 1410 First Aid/CPR 1

*Not required for the AAS degree. All other credits can be applied to the AAS or diploma in the High-Performance Engine Machining program.