Real-world experience.
Learn to diagnose, repair and maintain automotive climate control systems.
Moraine Valley’s Automotive Technology Programs offer the hands-on training you need to diagnose and repair today’s vehicles. Our program has achieved Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. The ASE Education Foundation is a nationally recognized accrediting organization and division of .
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Train for an in-demand Career in Automotive Technology
The Automotive Service Advisors Certificate opens many door and great earnings potential in the automotive repair industry and many related repair industries, too.
This program allows you to work with ASE-certified instructors who incorporate a wealth of real-world experience into the classroom and lab. Faculty members are dedicated to helping students reach their career goals. Our faculty members strive to make the learning experience practical and rewarding. You鈥檒l benefit from their expertise, professionalism and automotive industry contacts.
The Automotive Technology program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry.
Proficiency Credit (PC) allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge attained outside of the traditional college classroom setting.
Here鈥檚 the list of approved certifications/noncredit and corresponding Moraine Valley courses for the Automotive Technology Program.
To begin the process of converting certifications/non-credit training to college credit, please complete the following steps:
- Submit completed Proficiency Credit form along with certifications/non-credit training information to the Academic Outreach Department for evaluation.
More information about the process of converting certifications to college credit can be found here.
Contact the Academic Outreach Department at if you have any questions.
Academic Outreach Office
(708) 974-5710
Building L, Room L244
academicoutreach@morainevalley.edu
Potential careers in Automotive Tech
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program helps you gain experience working with automotive electrical systems and climate control components used in today鈥檚 vehicles.
These skills are essential in automotive service environments, where technicians diagnose, repair and maintain heating and air conditioning systems to keep vehicles running safely and comfortably.
Explore credentials within this program
These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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Faculty with real-world experience.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1462 | Mechanical Technologies |
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