Power meets precision.
Learn to service transmissions and driveline systems that keep vehicles moving.
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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Turn drive and determination into a Career in Automotive Technology
The Automotive Service Technician Certificate opens many door and great earnings potential in the automotive repair industry and many related repair industries, too.
This program provides the student with the entry-level skills needed to become an automotive technician. The program develops the necessary manipulative skills along with the theory of operation of various automotive systems. Along with developing necessary job skills, the student can use the certificate as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in automotive technology.
The Drivetrain Technician Certificate program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
his certificate program is designed to enhance your A.A.S. Automotive Technology degree and make you more marketable to prospective employers. Prepare for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry with a focus on drivetrain.
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Program Name: Drivetrain Technician – Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $3,440 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:
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 Drivetrain Technician program allows you to experience working with the components that control how power is delivered in today鈥檚 vehicles.
Drivetrain skills are essential in automotive repair environments, where technicians diagnose and service transmissions, axles and related systems to keep vehicles operating efficiently and reliably.
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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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The college offers MCAP, a full-time apprenticeship program with a similar course structure as the college’s general automotive A.A.S. degree program. The difference with MCAP is that it focuses on course information and hands-on activities using Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep and Ram products and procedures. As a student, you’ll also work at an approved Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep and Ram dealer or Chrysler fleet location as an entry-level technician during the internship period. Students completing the A.A.S. degree with the MCAP option also will receive a certificate from the Chrysler Group.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1464 | Mechanical Technologies |
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