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Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)
Our Associate in Science degree in Honda Automotive Technology is a partnership with the Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program of American Honda. The PACT program provides you with the technical skills and training to become a service department professional specializing in maintenance and repair of Honda and Acura automobiles.
NCC’s two-year degree program will set you on the path to being a Honda Master Technician. Training includes;
- Hands-on lab work
- Course work on automotive theory and engine repair
- General education courses, and a paid internship working at a Honda/Acura dealership.
Our “live work” approach helps students apply skills and build knowledge by performing work on real vehicles needing repair. Experienced faculty guide high-tech training, and provide individual instruction with small class size.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to take the Automotive Serve 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, 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.
Total Credits: 3 – 4 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements MATH106N, MATH110N or MATH115N is recommended. MATH106N or MATH115N is recommended for Certificates in Accounting and Spreadsheets MATH103N recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Communications Includes CSCN, ELET MATH or BCPT courses for Associate in Science Degree in Computer Networking. ECON201N/202N will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy elective for Associate in Arts Degree in English. MATH106N or ECON202N is recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Humanities. MATH106N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. MATH106N, MATH110N, or MATH115N are recommended. HUMA230N, or HUMA109N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Total Credits: 3 View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page. General Education Requirements Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
Quantitative Literacy
General Education
First Year – Spring Semester
English/Communications Core and Elective Requirements
General Education
Second Year – Fall Semester
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science
General Education
Second Year – Spring Semester
Humanities/Fine Arts/Philosophy or Global Awareness
General Education
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 $3,000 and $6,000 (prices subject to change). View the required tool list.
Students are expected to possess a good work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
A clean, valid driver’s license is required for the program and employment in the automotive service industry (see Program Coordinator for details).
Job Placement
Our PACT program trains you for direct employment with Honda/Acura.
Hands On
You will be exposed to a wide range of actual automotive problems and learn by performing real work on real cars. Your paid internship at Honda enhances your lab and classroom work. Honda supplies the program vehicles, special tools, and the latest technical data.
Transfer Options
The associate degree provides you with more than 50 percent of the training you need to become a Honda/Acura Master Technician. The curriculum also includes general education courses, making your degree transferable to many bachelor’s degree programs.
Experienced Faculty
All faculty members are ASE Master Certified and bring experience from working in the automotive industry and from running their own automotive repair businesses.
Convenient & Affordable
The program cost is significantly less than other national automotive programs and features a paid internship. Non-NH residents may qualify for in-state tuition, contact admissions at 603.578.8908 to find out how.
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Contact us
Michele Doyle
Automotive Program Specialist
603-578-8900 ext. 1517
[email protected]
Honda PACT/Automotive Technology