Overview
The Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology – Mazda Pathway and Honda Automotive Technology day and evening program for the 2024-2025 academic year are currently at capacity. While we still encourage you to apply, please note that your application will be waitlisted upon completion of turning in required documentation. Should a spot become available, your application will be reviewed by our admissions team for acceptance.
In the meantime, If you would like to begin completing your general education courses and electives that will count toward the Automotive program or Honda Automotive Technology Program, you can apply into the Liberal Arts Associate Degree for the term in which you wish to begin and our Admissions team will assist you with the transition to completing your automotive application.
For further information about the program or application process, please contact Michele Doyle at 603.578.8900 x1517 or [email protected]. If you are interested in the Collision Repair Associate Degree/Collision Repair Certificate program there are still spaces available.
This certificate in Automotive Service and Repair will provide the graduates with the skills to be an entry-level technician in the automotive field. The Certificate will cover courses traditionally presented in the first year of an Associate of Science in the Automotive Technology degree program. The program will target both full and part-time students.
An Automotive Service and Repair certificate program will give students a choice between the full degree program with its general education courses and advanced diagnostic classes of the second year of the Degree program and possible no post-secondary education at all. An automotive technology curriculum expands career opportunities for Nashua Community College students without major increases in resources and fits well with the College’s current Mission and Strategic Plan. While students earning this certificate could be eligible for immediate employment or career advancement in the field of automotive service, power sports, and equipment repair; the program would also provide students with an excellent introduction to a related Associate degree.
Students will be required to provide their own personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, welding gloves, and protective shoes. Students will also need to purchase a basic automotive tool kit and roll cabinet. Substantial discounts are available to enrolled students. An annual “Tool Day” takes place every August for students needing tools or tool kits. Approximate tool kit cost is between $2,800 and $4,500 (prices subject to change).
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Upon the completion of the certificate in Automotive Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various automotive systems using NATEF guidelines.
- Use technology and basic scientific principles for research and problem solving.
- Employ effective written and oral communication skills.
- Employ effective technical writing skills.
- Utilize mathematical logic and analysis for problem solving.
- Understand the connections between individuals and society.
- Have the ability to achieve ASE Master Certification.
- Perform reading skills at the college level.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
- A minimum of one year of high school Algebra I is recommended.
- Basic skills in written English are required.
- A basic automotive tool kit and roll cabinet are required. Substantial discounts are available to enrolled students. An annual “Tool Day” takes place in late August for students needing tools or tool kits. Approximate tool kit cost is between $3,500-$5,000 (prices subject to change). View the required tool list.
- Students are expected to posses a good work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
- A clean, valid drivers license is required for the program and employment in the automotive service industry (see Program Coordinator for details).
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Out-of-State residents qualify for in-state tuition
- Substantial discounts offered by tool manufacturers to registered students during “Tool Day”
- One year Automotive Certificate also available
- Paid Summer Coop
- Accredited by Automotive Service
- Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation
Industry and TransportationContact us
Michele Doyle
Automotive Program Specialist
603-578-8900 ext. 1517
[email protected]
Honda PACT/Automotive Technology
