Automotive Technician Diploma

Program Information

The Anoka Technical College Automotive Technician diploma is a 63-credit program that prepares graduates for an entry level career in the automotive service industry. Most entry level automotive technicians start as tire or lube techs. Within a few months they will be performing many routine service tasks and perform simple repairs. It usually takes two to five years of on-the-job training to become a journey-level technician. This means that the technician is skilled enough to perform difficult repairs. However, graduates of a college-level training program are often able to advance to that level in a shorter period of time.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Develop the knowledge and demonstrate an understanding of automotive related systems, components, terminology and acronyms.
2. Develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to the automotive repair industries expectations of performance.
3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize computer and non-computer based vehicle service information systems.
4. Use automotive tools, shop and test equipment, materials, and chemicals safely and effectively.
5. Develop critical and creative thinking processes required to effectively and efficiently diagnose and repair vehicle technical problems.

Admission Requirements

A minimum Next Generation Accuplacer reading score of 232 or equivalent.

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August

Faculty Contact

Dave Holmquist: 763-576-4187
Dave McFarland: 763-576-4193
Jim Talmadge: 763-576-4098
Larry Curtis: 763-576-4113