Automotive Technology
Get the Skills to Begin a Career in Automotive Technology in as few as 12 Months
Are you looking for hands-on training at an automotive and mechanic school that will help you start a new career as an automotive technician? Our Automotive Technology program can help you acquire the skills you need to diagnose, repair, and maintain most car makes and models. With automotive training from Porter and Chester Institute, you can be prepared to work in several automotive settings such as an independent service center or a car dealership.
Fast Facts
You can choose from two education delivery options currently offered at select campuses:
- Blended Program – Lecture online, labs on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, Waterbury CT, Brockton MA and Chicopee MA - On-Ground Program - Lectures and labs on campus
Projected* to be offered at: Hamden CT and Waterbury CT
*On-ground availability is anticipated for classes beginning 1/6/25. Should on-ground classes not be available, students could begin the program following the hybrid delivery schedule.
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Program Length: 12 months
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS
The program helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests and graduates may choose to become certified once the tests are passed and the ASE work experience requirements are met. Students have the opportunity to earn ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: January 6, 2025
At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
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