Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Perry Technical Institute prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Perry Technical Institute

1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA

Perry Technical Institute provides vocational programs for students wishing to enter into the work force with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. PTI was founded in 1939 by Harriet I. Perry in memory of her late husband, local business pioneer John M. Perry. The school is located and serves the community of Yakima, Washington. The school does not have a traditional fall start date, instead offering a year round approach to enrollment.

Academics

Perry Technical Institute offers eleven vocational programs for students to choose from. Each program has knowledgeable instructors with professional experience in order to provide students with the most comprehensive and quality education possible.

Programs Offered:

• Automotive
• Paralegal
• Welding Technology
• Medical Office
• Business Technology and Accounting
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Electrical
•  Instrumentation
• Information Technology and Communications Systems
• Machining
• Graphic Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Perry Technical Institute must make a visit to the campus, take a placement exam, provide previous transcripts and proof of graduation from high school or a GED, pay all associated fees and attend the mandatory orientation. Financial aid is available to eligible students, with eligibility determined by the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), which should be completed and submitted in or to be considered.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Perry Technical Institute offers a less than two-year award program in auto mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Description

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Description

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024

Automotive Master Mechanics

Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bremerton-Silverdale, WA
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46860

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).