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Modeled after a variety of very successful corporate training programs, this five semester long program leads to an associate of applied science degree. Students experience training on a wide variety of modern domestic and imported vehicles, light trucks, and vans. Laboratory and shop objectives are met on training vehicles, components and live shop projects. Automotive Technology graduates have been placed in dealerships, independent shops, service stations, mass merchandisers, aviation ground support and fleet repair facilities. UAA places students with the following industry partners:

• Jiffy Lube
• Quick Lane
• Midas Alaska
• Lithia Chevrolet
• Airport Machinery
• NYE Frontier Toyota
• B & B Transmissions
• Alaska Sales & Service
• Superior Automotive Service

Job opportunities for this field in Alaska are projected to grow between 26.1% and 45% from 1998 – 2008.  Source:  Alaska Department of Labor, February 2003

100% of our graduates are working in their field.

All Automotive programs are NATEF certified.  All faculty are ASE Certified.

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Upon graduation, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate problem solving capabilities necessary to be successful as technicians in the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
• Demonstrate communication skills necessary to be successful in the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
• Understand the theory of automobile engine operation with emphasis on modern vehicle engines.
• Demonstrate proper diagnosis and repair techniques for automobile engines with emphasis on modern vehicle engines.
• Proficient in the theory, operation, diagnosis, & repair of automotive engines: steering, suspension, & alignment; manual drive trains; HVAC; electrical & electronics; and brakes. 
• Understand the theory of manual transmissions and transaxles.
• Demonstrate diagnosis and repair of manual transmissions and transaxles.
• Understand the theory of suspension and steering on modern vehicle applications.
• Demonstrate diagnosis and repair of suspension and steering on modern vehicle applications.
• Understand the theory of brake systems and their application on modern vehicles.
• Demonstrate proper diagnosis and repair techniques for brake systems used on modern vehicles.
• Understand the theory of electrical/electronic systems and their application on modern vehicles.
• Demonstrate proper diagnosis and repair techniques for electrical/electronic systems.
• Understand the theory of automotive heating, air conditioning, and climate control on modern vehicle applications.
• Demonstrate proper diagnosis and repair techniques for heating and air conditioning systems on modern vehicle applications.
• Understand the theory of fuel and ignition systems on modern vehicle engines.
• Demonstrate diagnosis of fuel and ignition systems on modern vehicle engines.