Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Automotive Technology (902) Certificate


Purpose: In order to maintain new and changing automotive systems, the automotive technician needs current training. This certificate provides training for new mechanics and serves the continuing education needs of the trained mechanic working in the field.

Courses Offered: Automotive courses in this program are offered at the Hampton campus in the daytime and evening.

Special notes: The automotive program is open entry/open exit allowing students to start in any semester.

For program specific information the Automotive Program Head can be reached at 757/825-3859 

 

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 14


Semester Total Credits 14


Semester Total Credits 3


Semester Total Credits 13


Semester Total Credits 14


Total Minimum Credits 58


Not all automotive courses are taught every semester, substitutions may be necessary.

Program Information (STEM)


For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.