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Program Description for Automotive Technician

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Provider Grand Rapids Community College
Date of last update 6/11/2009
Description The Automotive Technician program will prepare students for an entry-level position as a state-certified automotive technician. Students in this program will receive a combination of group, hands-on, and individual training for automotive and light trucks in braking systems, suspension and steering systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and elecrical systems. As each module of training is completed, students will take State of Michigan certification tests for licensing. Resident tuition is $4,450.00. Non-resident tuition is $4,875.00.
Contact Name David Alger
Contact Phone Number (616) 234-3800
Contact URL www.grcc.edu/jobtraining
Course Length 18 Weeks
Admission Requirements Prospective students should have basic math apptitude and manual dexterity to be successful.
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description State License
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Student Loans, Cash, Check, Credit Card
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 30 Days
License Fee for Employment Yes
Program Cost $4,450
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 83.3%
Number of Graduates in the last year 40
Employment Rate 65.0%
 
Follow-up information is available for 40 out of 40 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 26
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 14
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate 55.0%
  There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.
Average Starting Wage $12.00
 
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