PrograM Overview

 The Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories. The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include shop safety; basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis; chassis components and types; steering system components and service; alignment theory and procedures; and brake system operation, diagnosis, and repair. 

Career opportunities: Graduates may find entry-level employment as technician apprentices or technician’s helpers with automotive repair and maintenance shops, automobile dealers, or retailers and wholesalers of automotive parts, accessories, and supplies.  Or they may find employment as automotive electrical diagnostic apprentices, technician’s helpers, general electrical electronic troubleshooting technicians, and vehicle maintenance technicians 

Program Registration

Program registration is open from January- April each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program.  Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete.  Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.