Delivery: Daytime classes only.
Start: Fall Semester only; Full-Time Only.
- Automotive Service Technician — Diploma (64 credits)
- Basic Automotive Service — Certificate (28 credits)
About the Program
In this program, students will:
- Maintain, repair, and fine-tune a wide range of vehicles alongside ASE Master Technicians in a full-service automotive center
- Optimize performance of foreign, domestic, and alternative fuel vehicles in a high-tech precision industry
- Troubleshoot complex systems using professional diagnostic and repair equipment
The Automotive Service Technician Diploma program prepares students to perform automotive repairs in the following areas: engine repair and diagnosis, cooling system, emission control, computer systems, fuel injection, engine performance maintenance, air conditioning, and automatic transmission/transaxle. Students perform various tasks according to the NATEF task list. An emphasis is placed on the development of quality work habits and ethics. The program is structured consisting of classroom lectures, labs, and live shop work. Students will also be prepared to take the ASE certification tests in the following areas: engine repair, engine performance, heating, and air conditioning, and automatic transmission/transaxle.
The Basic Automotive Service Certificate program prepares the student to perform automotive repairs in the following areas: tire service, lubrication, exhaust, body electrical, starting, charging, brakes, steering and suspension, wheel alignment, and standard drive train. Students will also be prepared to take the ASE certification tests in the following areas: electrical/electronic systems, suspension and steering, brakes, and manual drivetrain and axles.
Interested in a career in Automotive Service Technology? RSVP to schedule a shop tour.
Scholarships are available within Automotive Service. Contact Century’s Automotive Service faculty for more information.
Planning for Your Program
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Tools & Books - Required list of tools, roller cabinet, textbooks, and tool vendors
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Request a Tour - Request a tour time with the Automotive Service Technology department.
Cost & Financial Aid
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As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.
Financial Aid
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Carl Thomas - Automotive Service Technology Alum
“Century College put me on the fast track for my career!”
Accreditation

The Automotive Service Technology Program has been evaluated by the National Institute For Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and is a Master Auto Service Technology (MAST) accredited program.
Transfer

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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles

- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Salary Data
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Average Wage: $19.67/hour
Top Earners: $30.18/hour
Information gathered pertains to the seven-county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu
- Jeff HansonFacultyAutomotive Service Technology651-779-3429
- Don SimmelFacultyAutomotive Service Technology651-773-1782
- Tim MickoFaculty/Program DirectorAutomotive Service Technology651-773-1783