Automotive
Technician
Class Length: 18 weeks
Days:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm and Friday 7:30-11:30am
Job Description:
The Automotive Technician is required to be certified and licensed in the State of
Michigan. As an Automotive Mechanic Technician, your job will be to diagnose and repair
customer vehicles. Licensed technicians will use precision diagnostic equipment, service
manuals and hands-on power tools to provide high tech, timely, and quality service.
To be most effective in the auto-mechanic industry today, you will need to be able to
read service manual schematics, perform basic shop math, read measurement tools and
communicate effectively with others using automotive terminology
What will you learn while
in training?
- Introduction/Shop Safety
- Electrical Systems
- Front End and Steering Systems
- Brake Systems, ABS
- Heating and Air Conditioning; Recovering and Recycling
- Teamwork and Communication Skills
What skills do you need to
have prior to beginning training?
The trainee should demonstrate reading and math skills and have a valid driver's
license. The ability to work with others, good hand-eye coordination, good color acuity
and manual dexterity are also required.
How much can you make?
Skilled entry-level starting wages currently average $10.00 to $15.00 per hour,
depending upon the company and the competency and experience of the applicant
Where is it?
GRCC Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC
622 Godfrey SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-3800
training@grcc.edu