Automotive Service I Proficiency Certificate

The Automotive Service I Proficiency Certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in entering the field of automotive technology with a basic set of core skills.

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    Program Duration: Short-term
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    Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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    Total Credit Hours: 18
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About This Certificate

Students who complete the Proficiency Certificate will be prepared to obtain employment in a small shop, dealership, or franchise-based repair facility. When completed, the courses may be applied towards the Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.

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Course Sequence

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Launch Your Career in Automotive Services

  • Automotive Engineering Technicians Est. salary $46,621
  • Automotive Specialty Technician Est. salary $48,092
  • Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Est. salary $30,654
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Est. salary $73,801*
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation Est. salary $60,813
**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$73,801

Median Salary of a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

2,933

Number of Jobs in the Region

+2.8%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Featured Career

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Supervise and coordinate assignments of mechanics, installers and repairers.

Starting Pay: $48,010

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Typical Tasks

  • Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
  • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
  • Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
  • Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.