Go to nashuacc.edu/programs for even more details about this and other NCC programs and certificates.
NCC offers a one-year Automotive Technology Certificate which allows students to take the first-year automotive courses without being required to take general education courses. Classes for the Automotive Technology Certificate are scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-10 pm as well as Saturday 8 am – 4pm.
Automotive Service and Repair Certificate classes are available in the evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Saturday. The certificate will provide graduates with the skills to be an entry-level technician in the automotive field.
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.
The Certificate in Automotive Service and Repair is complimentary to the Automotive Technology Associate Degree at NCC. Students who wish to complete the Associate Degree can start their second year as a degree student.
Upon the completion of the certificate in Automotive Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Fundamental operations of an internal combustion engine
- Foundational Electrical skills for a diagnostic career
- Shop safe, equipment and proper usage
- Steering and suspension system operation, diagnostics, repair and adjustment
- Brakes system operation, diagnostics and repair
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
In addition to the general admissions requirements, the Automotive Service and Repair applicants should be aware of the following criteria:
- 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.
- Students are expected to possess a good work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
- A valid driver’s license is required to be accepted into the program. It is recommended students be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- A copy of a clean driving record will be required of all students enrolling into the Honda PACT or Mazda MAST program.
Students should familiarize themselves with the Industry and Transportation Department General Education Policies located in the General Education Policies section of this Catalog.
The programs are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the instructors are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 100, Leesburg, VA 20175.
- Have a high school degree or equivalent
- Have command of the English language
- Have reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and comprehend service literature
- Have communication skills sufficient to prepare required reports
- Be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
- Be able to complete requirements for college-level classes
- Have sufficient vision to distinguish colors, read gauges, scopes, diagnostic equipment and information from a computer screen (adaptive equipment acceptable)
- Have sufficient hearing to distinguish various sounds and noises (adaptive equipment acceptable)
- Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time and physical strength to lift automotive parts and equipment.
- Have sufficient dexterity to perform manual skills related to automotive services
- Be able to work in an automotive service facility environment
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
- Be able to operate a manual transmission.