Follow Your Passion for a Career in Auto Technology

Everyone knows it: You love cars. Now, you can turn your lifelong passion into a solid career choice through a top program at Bellingham Technical College.

Choosing one of our Automotive Technology programs will prepare you for a rewarding career as an automotive service technician or mechanic. Occupational choices are extensive in this specialized field; you could work as an automatic transmission, brake, engine performance, or electrical specialist.

Widely recognized as a leader in specialized education, BTC is your best choice for solid training that employers prefer. BTC’s Automotive Technology program is certified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This ensures that the curriculum follows the stringent standards identified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

At BTC, you’ll first complete pre-program general education courses, followed by seven quarters of specialized study to earn one of these degrees in Automotive Technology:

• Associate of Applied Science—Transfer Degree (137 credits)
• Associate of Applied Science Degree (132 credits)

Students also have the option of pursuing these Certificates of Completion, which prepare graduates to work in entry-level automotive positions in lubrication, tire, and muffler service.

• Vehicle Service Technician (1 quarter)
• General Automotive Repair (3 quarters)

Automotive Technology programs at BTC enable you to develop a range of high-demand skills required by employers such as automotive dealerships, auto rental companies, federal and local government repair shops, and fleet maintenance businesses.

• About 89 percent of BTC Automotive Technology students are employed within nine months of graduation.
• The average annual wage in this field is $39,258, with an earning potential of about $48,859 per year.

Why wait any longer? We're ready to help you to get started, get prepared, and get into a successful career in Automotive Technology. Complete the form today to learn more!