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Welcome to Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program focuses on preparing students to become automotive service technicians. Students use high-tech skills to inspect, maintain and repair automobiles and light trucks with gasoline engines.

The increasing sophistication of the automobile now requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components, while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools.

Read what the US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook has to say regarding Automotive Technicians.



Did You Know?
listitemBSCTC graduates can be ASE certified as well as receiving a college credential.

listitemWith ASE certification and good work ethics an Automobile Technician may earn $55,000 - $85,000 per year in eastern Kentucky.

listitemAn Automobile Technician, just out of school can earn more than $40,000 per year in eastern Kentucky?
listitemSelf employed Automobile Technicians may earn more than $85,000 per year in eastern Kentucky.

listitem100% of BSCTC Automotive Technology graduates receive job offers. BSCTC faculty place every graduate who wants a job.