Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Blue Ridge Community 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 Virginia colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC)

420 W Main St, Danville, VA

Blue Ridge Community College, located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, is a two-year institution that is a part of the accredited Virginia Community College System.

BRCC offers 21 associate degree programs, such as: law enforcement, aviation maintenance, education, business administration, computer network technologies, Information technology, and many, many more. Blue Ridge Community College also offers career certificate programs that include: graphic design, commercial driving, electrical fundamentals, veterinary assisting, and law enforcement, among many others.

BRCC offers many unique student services that make campus life easier and fun. Children who are a part of the state foster system are eligible to receive additional assistance with tutoring and school work. Students who need assistance traveling to and from the BRCC campus can take advantage of the school’s shuttle service.

The cost to attend Blue Ridge Community College is $152.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. The cost to attend BRCC for out-of-state students is $347.00 per credit hour.

Students can apply to attend Blue Ridge Community College by filling out an application online or in-person. All tuition and fees can be paid either online or in-person by visiting the Blue Ridge Community College Campus.

BRCC is a fully accredited institution that guarantees its students acceptance into any Virginia state university upon their completion of an associate’s degree program.

If you are interested in applying at BRCC, or would like to learn more about the associate’s degree programs and career certificates offered there, click here to access Blue Ridge Community College’s official website.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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