Trades & Industry
Automotive/Diesel Technology
The Automotive and Diesel programs are designed to meet the demand for trained technicians to repair, service, and overhaul a variety of automotive, construction, industrial, farm, and trucking industry vehicles. The program provides you with up-to-date technology training using the latest competency-based curriculum and hands-on experiences.
What Jobs Can I Get?
- Automobile Dealerships
- Independent Automotive Shops
- National Automotive Chains
- Trucking Companies
- Farms
- Construction Companies
- Heavy Equipment Shops
- Transmission and Specialty Shops
- State and Federal Transportation Departments
How Long Will it Take?
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
4 semesters + summer (2 years)
ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
4 semesters (2 years)
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
2 semesters (1 year)
POSTSECONDARY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Varies
Why Automotive and Diesel at EITC?
- Low Cost
- Hands-on-Training
- High Job Placement
- Supervised Work Experience in Local Industry
- State of the Art Computerized Diagnostic Equipment
- ASE Master Certified
- EITC Is a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Certified Program
- Short-term ASE Certified Specialties
What Real Students Say
"The diesel program at EITC opened doors that would have otherwise been closed. EITC helped to get me on my career path."
Don Martin
"I'm so impressed with EITC's Auto program. At 40, I decided to improve my life and go to EITC to get a degree and certification. The teachers are patient and smart. The campus facilities are roomy and modern. Even with the commute from Blackfoot I'm excited to come every day. It's been an excellent experience and I've learned so much."
Corey Lindley
Gainful Employment Information
Program Information
CIP Code: 47.0604
Program Name: Automotive Technology
Degree Type: Technical Certificate
CIP Code: 47.0699
Program Name: Automotive Technology
Degree Type: Advanced Technical Certificate
CIP Code: 47.0605
Program Name: Diesel Technology
Degree Type: Advanced Technical Certificate
For admissions information visit http://www.eitc.edu/admissions.cfm.
Tuition and Fees
Automotive Technology Technical Certificate
Registration: $2,130.00
Books and Supplies: $4,000.00
Other: $110.00
Total: $6,240.00
Automotive Technology Advanced Technical Certificate
Registration: $4,260.00
Books and Supplies: $4,000.00
Other: $220.00
Total: $8,480.00
Diesel Technology
Registration: $4,260.00
Books and Supplies: $4,000.00
Other: $220.00
Total: $8,480.00
Program term and length are calculated based on full-time enrollment(12 credits per term). Fees per term are calculated based on full-time enrollment.
Completion Time
Automotive Technology Technical Certificate
Normal Completion Time: 9 months
AY10-11 Completers: 0
Number Completed in Normal Time: 0
% Completed in Normal Time: N/A
Automotive Technology Advanced Technical Certificate
Normal Completion Time: 20 months
AY10-11 Completers: 6
Number Completed in Normal Time: 1
% Completed in Normal Time: 16.67%
Diesel Technology
Normal Completion Time: 18 months
AY10-11 Completers: 14
Number Completed in Normal Time: 4
% Completed in Normal Time: 28.57%
On-time graduation is defined as completing the specified program in the allotted time period. Not all programs had completers during the 2010-2011 academic year. On-time completion rates are not reported for programs with fewer than 10 completers in order to protect student privacy.
Employment Information
Jobs Related to Automotive Technology Programs
Jobs Related to Diesel Technology Program
Occupations with each program area were identified using Department of Labor ONET Crosswalks.
Debt
Median Loan Amount
Automotive Technology (ATC): $1,750.00
Diesel Technology (ATC): $4,000.00
