Adult Programs
Program Overview
Fuel your career in Tri County Tech’s Automotive Service Technology! Get your hands greasy and dive headfirst into the inner workings of vehicles. Work in a full-scale auto shop on a variety of vehicle makes. You will become a trained professional in engine repair and performance, electrical, steering and suspension systems, automotive air conditioning, and brakes. Auto Service offers a hands-on experience, including live-work projects and specialized tools that will prepare you for the A.S.E Certification exam. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have gained one year of relevant work experience.
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Application Deadline
- Applications are due ONE WEEK before the program starts.
To start or continue your application, .
Morning Program Schedule
Program Dates | Program Days | Program Time |
August 2025 – May 2027 | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 11:00am |
Program Length | Program Instructor | |
960 Total Hours | Richard Herard | |
In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
$2,600 | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Afternoon Program Schedule
Program Dates | Program Days | Program Time |
August 2025 – May 2027 | Monday – Friday | 12:15pm – 2:45pm |
Program Length | Program Instructor | |
960 Total Hours | Richard Herard | |
In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Out of State Cost |
$2,600 | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Career Opportunities
Electrical System Technician |
Engine Performance Technician |
Brake Technician |
Heating & Air Technician |
Fuel System Technician |
Automotive Mechanic/Helper |
Engine Repair Technician |
Suspension Technician |
Steering Technician |
Parts Specialist |
Scan Tool Diagnostics |
Certifications
Automotive Service Excellence Student Certification |
Program Courses
Suspension, Steering, & Alignment |
Automotive Electrical Repair I & II |
Scan Test Equipment |
Computer Controls |
Automotive Brakes I & II |
Automotive Engine Rep I & II |
Automotive Heat & Air |
Engine Performance I & II |
Shop Management |
Career Data
Our Placement Rate | 95% |
Median Hourly Earnings* | $20.23 |
Completion/Retention Rate | 96.90% |
*Information provided by the . |
Student Organizations
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations. To learn more, visit .
College Credit
Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or .
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through the Tri County Tech Foundation for our Full-Time and many of our Flex programs. After you are accepted into a program, you will receive a financial assistance application. The form must be filled out and turned in with the most recent two months of pay stubs for every working member of your household.
Our main goal for financial assistance at Tri County Tech is to assist financially disadvantaged students who would be unable to get the education they deserve. Assistance consists of grants, scholarships, and employment. An individual might participate in one or more resources, depending upon eligibility and need.
We do not accept funds from FAFSA or PELL.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us!
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