Required Courses
AUTO 100 Intro to Automotive Technology | 3 Credits/3 Contacts |
AUTO 146 Automotive Brake Systems* | 3 Credits/6 Contacts |
AUTO 221 Automotive Steering and Suspension* | 3 Credits/6 Contacts |
AUTO 225 Automotive Electrical Systems* | 3 Credits/6 Contacts |
WELD 190 Applied Welding for Skilled Trades | 4 Credits/4 Contacts |
Total: | 16 credits |
*Course has a prerequisite |
ASE and/or State of Michigan Certification
Upon successful completion of the required course work, the graduate should be ready for the State of Michigan and/or ASE Certification in the following Automotive Specialty Areas:
- Brakes & Braking Systems
- Front End Suspension & Steering Systems
- Electrical Systems
Current/Updated: 04/08/2020
Employment Information
designed to prepare individuals
for entry-level employment in
automotive service centers.
Upon completion of the Automotive
Service Certificate courses, the
prospective service center
technician will have proficiency
in the fundamentals of basic
electronics, tuneup, diagnosis and
repair, brake service and fuels.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics hold about 800,000 jobs. The majority work in:
- Automotive repair and maintenance shops
- Automobile dealerships
- Retail and wholesale automotive parts, accessories and supplies
- Service stations
- Automotive supply stores
- Federal, state and local government garages
- Self-employed automotive establishments
Employment is expected to gradually increase through 2020 as vehicles in operation increase and multiple vehicle families grow. Employment growth will be concentrated in dealerships and independent auto repair shops. More than 16 percent of service technicians are self-employed, twice the number in all other installation, maintenance and repair fields. People entering the occupation can expect steady work. The median annual wage of automotive service technicians and mechanics is over $35,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Is this for me?
Students in the Glen Oaks automotive programs are prepared to excel in today’s high-tech automotive industry.