Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Black Hawk College 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 Indiana colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Black Hawk College (BHC)

615 National Rd W, Richmond, IN

Black Hawk College is a community college that has two campuses, both located in the state of Illinois. The Moline campus is located within the city of Moline, which is one of the Quad Cities. The Quad Cities have a huge population of 381,342, and the surrounding area is quite urban and developed, filled with shopping malls, commercial buildings, and upscale residential neighborhoods. The Southpark Mall is one of the prized tourist destinations in the area. The Quad Cities population and demand is so large that it even has its own airport. This all bodes well for students who choose to attend Black Hawk College and hope to find an immediate job in the region after graduation.

As a two year institution, Black Hawk College offers associate’s degrees and certificate programs that meet high standards and allow for the entry into a number of professions after graduation. In 2012, the in state and out of state tuition were the same rate, $6,075, which appealed to many students who were attracted to the big city lifestyle that they could find at Black Hawk College. The total enrollment for the college was 13,397 in the same year. For those looking to immediately get into the workforce after graduation, certificate programs included:

• Theatre
• Sociology
• Financial Services Management
• Art Technology
• Health Information Management

In addition to the academic offerings, there a bunch of on and off campus programs, societies, and organizations to join that make the college life seem fast and exciting. If you are interested in attending, you must first pass an entrance exam before becoming a student.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Black Hawk College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

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