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.
Attend one of our convenient info sessions: https://nashuacc.edu/admissions/information-sessions
Or contact an Enrollment Specialist for details, 603.578.8908, [email protected]
Careers in the automotive service industry are in high demand. Our Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology offers you all the technical training and the academic course work you need to find an exciting job and build a rewarding career.
Our two-year degree program is built around our hands-on automotive lab experience where you will work on real life automotive problems in a real shop atmosphere. Our live work approach lets you apply skills and build knowledge by performing work on vehicles needing repair. High-tech training is grouped with course work that explores the operation of automotive systems and engine repair, including; electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and cooling, and engine performance. Along the way you will receive individual instruction from our experienced faculty and enjoy a small class size. All Instructors are ASE master certified with L1 Advanced diagnostic certification.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification exam.
Ready to Experience the Best of Student Living
Housing is available for students just over the border in nearby Lowell, Massachusetts. Called the Edge Merrimack River https://livewelledge.com/ (978-455-5220 ), the housing offers roommate matching services and a choice of individually leased one, two, and four-bedroom floor plans with separate keyed bedrooms, modern stylistic finishes, and gourmet kitchens. Apartments are fully furnished and include all utilities except electricity. Edge Merrimack River also has amenities on site such as private study rooms, a clubhouse with games, and fitness center.
Scholarships & Grants
Explore available scholarships and grants available through NCC, and The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges.
See the Foundation’s list of scholarships here.
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
Upon the completion of the degree 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
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