Contact
Ward Taylor
Director/Instructor
Newton (Building 4), room 144
919-536-7200, ext. 8147
taylorh@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Automotive Systems Technology
Long Term
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
This hands-on program helps a student develop technical and manual skills through class assignments, discussions, and practical lab experiences in the clean and well-equipped automotive shop at Durham Tech. Day classes are offered in the Automotive Systems Technology program; and students may take evening classes to complete certificate options in Chassis Servicing and Engine Performance.
The Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Job demand is very high for the Durham-Chapel Hill region and is reflected in above average salaries. Nearly 100% of graduates find immediate employment upon completing the program.
View the video on CBS-17 about how the program is expanding!
Estimated Tuition & Fees
Degree Type
Location
Minimum Credit Hours
First-Semester Courses
Suggested Paths
Long Term
(More than 12 months)University Transfer
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“My experience here has been amazing. The program doesn’t just teach you cars, it teaches you time management, diagnostic thinking, and troubleshooting, which you can apply to all areas of your life. The teachers are also amazing, they will help you with anything you need.”
—Brendan Sanders