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Automotive Technology

Why choose Brookdale’s Automotive Technology program?

It’s one of the most highly regarded in the East! Among your benefits:

 


NATEF evaluates technician-training programs according to standards developedby the automotive industry, and recommends those programs that qualify forcertification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. (ASE)
 
ASE strives to improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of service technicians. (Brookdale strongly encourages all students to take their ASE exams as they progress through ourAutomotive Technology program.)

 

What’s the employment outlook?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, automotive service technicians and mechanics are “top” rated, with a mean annual wage of $41,400 increasing to $64,070 for specialist certifications and technicians. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York are among the top states for employment in this field with New Jersey in the top five for annual earnings, and about 18,000 jobs available in the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ area.

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Automotive Technology Degrees and Certificates

Brookdale offers the following degrees in Automotive Technology; click on any degree to read more in our online catalog.

Automotive Technology Program, Automotive Engineering Technician Option, A.A.S.

The thrust of this option is toward employment in engineering laboratories and service industries. This option places greater emphasis on the scientific and mathematical concepts of the automobile design. Job titles include lab technician and automotive engineering assistant. As an A.A.S. degree, this option is not designed for transfer into a four-year institution, although many courses may prove to be transferable.

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Automotive Technology Program, Automotive Technology Option, A.A.S.

This program is designed to meet the continual demand for trained automotive technicians. The student participates in hands-on experiences in testing, diagnosing, and repairing automobiles. Emphasis in class and laboratory is placed on real-world, hands-on experience. Upon graduation, the student is fully qualified to work in an auto service center/dealership as an auto technician, and may lead to positions such as service advisor, service manager, parts counter person, and service writer. As an A.A.S. degree, this option is not designed for transfer to a four-year school, but many courses may prove to be transferable.

Link to prerequisites and requirements

Automotive Technology Program, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program, A.A.S.

The GM-ASEP is a special program developed by Brookdale’s Automotive Department in conjunction with General Motors Corporation to upgrade the competency and professional level of the incoming dealership technician. The two-year program will require the student to attend classes at Brookdale for a portion of each semester, and then work in a GM dealership for the remaining portion of the semester. This is a rigorous training program which requires certain testing and prerequisites prior to acceptance. For further information, please contact the Automotive Technology Department, ASEP Coordinator. The GM-ASEP program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

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Automotive Tech – Academic Credit Certificate of Achievement

This 43-credit comprehensive certificate will prepare students for entry level positions as automotive service technicians. The students participate in hands-on experiences in testing, diagnosing, and repairing automobiles. Emphasis in class and laboratory is placed on real-world, hands-on experience. Upon completion, the student is fully qualified to work in an auto service center/dealership as an auto technician, and may lead to positions such as service advisor and parts counter person.

Link to prerequisites and requirements

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