Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Tidewater Tech – Trades 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 Virginia colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Tidewater Tech – Trades

Also known as Sentara College

1441 Crossways Blvd, Suite 105, Chesapeake, VA

About
Tidewater Tech - Trades is a privately owned career training institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school provides courses in a limited number of fields, with programs starting several times throughout the year. The school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (OCE) and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The school is dedicated to ensuring that its graduates are fully capable of taking on the tasks and responsibilities of their chosen field upon graduation.

Academics
Tidewater Tech - TRades offers a limited number of programs. These programs provide the necessary education, training and skill development needed to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Individuals will take traditional and practical courses, with practical courses offered through modern facilities that emulate real world environments and provide supervised training. These programs result in a certificate that demonstrates one's competency and assists in employer confidence when seeking employment.

Programs offered:

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Welding
• Auto Technician
• Building Maintenance and Repair

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Tidewater Tech - Trades should contact the school to begin the application process. Individuals should be at least eighteen years of age. Applicants will speak with a school representative who will assist in program choice and application completion. Once done, a start date for programs will be given. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students will work with financial aid specialists to find programs and assistance suited to one's financial situation.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sentara College 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

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $32810

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $42000

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