BSCC Vehicle Technology & Repair - Hamilton Campus

Vehicle Technology & Repair

Instructor: Chad Bryant
Hamilton Campus

Associate in Applied Science Degree
Long-Term Certificate
Concentration Options
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Diesel Technician (DEM)
The Vehicle Technology and Repair Program (VTR) will prepare technicians for employment in new vehicle dealerships, independent repair establishments, auto body repair shops, fleet service c

enters, and rental organizations. Students will be educated to work on current model vehicles in this comprehensive, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) based training program. Through classroom and lab activiites, students will gain the knowledge and experience necessary to obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree and to pursue employment in vehicle repair industries. The Automotive Technology program at Bevill State Community College can be completed in just two short years. With the transportation system in the United States being at an all-time high, this technical field could be just right for you. Among the various occupations our graduates are qualified to seek are automotive technicians, managers, automotive parts sales, service sales, assemblers, and warranty clerks.The majority of graduates from the Bevill State Automotive Technology program move into the field as automotive technicians. The automotive technician troubleshoots mechanical or electrical problems involving the automobile and then makes adjustments, repairs, or replacements. The automotive technician also plays a vital role in the avoidance of mechanical troubles by providing and prescribing preventive maintenance. Persons interested in becoming an automotive technician should possess basic knowledge in math, science, and physics. The introduction of computers in diagnostic testing also places value on general computer knowledge. Good communication skills and average physical abilities are also required of automotive technicians