Automotive and Welding Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | 1 year

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Learn skills necessary for entry-level employment
• Earn several industry-related certificates
• Develop good automobile ownership habits

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• outdoor power equipment fields
• small engine mechanics

PROGRAM CODE: CC.BASICENGINE

The Basic Engine Technician program combines Automotive Fundamentals, Small Engine Repair, and General Auto Repair I and II to provide the student with an opportunity to develop essential skills needed to gain entry level employment. This course sequence trains students in the skills necessary to earn industry certifications from the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) in Two Stroke and Four Stroke engine operation as well as small engine electrical systems. Practical aspects of vehicle ownership are also covered so that students can develop good ownership habits such as scheduling periodic maintenance work.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• develop foundational skills needed for entry level employment;
• earn up to three Industry certificates from EETC;
• develop good automobile ownership habits.

CAREERS

Graduates of this program may find work in the outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics fields. There are over 200 regional jobs in outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics. Over the next 10 years the projected regional growth is 14%. Program completers may continue their education in the Automotive Service Technology certificate and degree programs at CCC.