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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest
Automotive Technology program allows
you to start with and develop the basic
fundamentals before advancing to the
necessary job skills and related work
procedures needed to gain employment
in the automotive industry.
This progression will include the use
of technical service manuals, testing
equipment, electronic ignition systems,
rear, front, and four-wheel drive, and
power steering and brakes.
The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Automotive Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 47.0604: Automobile/
Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of
automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions
and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
LIVE WORK SHOP
EXPERIENCE
MORE INFO
PROGRAM
LENGTH
PROGRAM
TOOLS
PROGRAM
HOURS
2 Year
Associate of
Applied Science
iPad® & Individual
toolkits are
M-F
7:00am - 2:30pm
required for this
program
Stackable credentials and industry certification opportunities available.
$40K+
AVERAGE STARTING
SALARY
For entry-level
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