Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Catawba Valley 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 North Carolina colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC)

2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC

Catawba Valley Community College, located in Hickory, North Carolina, is one of the 52 schools that comprise the North Carolina Community College System. The school was established by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in 1958. The school was originally operated by Catawba County, but was given over to the NCCCS in 1963 and as a result of the transfer the school went through a period of adjustment and change, becoming a technical institute and community college over the following years.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, CVCC offers students programs that encourage workforce development or academic transfer. Career training programs provide individuals with the skills and abilities to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take up to two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and assists in the securing of employment after graduation.

Students may also pursue academic transfer, completing their first two years at the school followed by applying to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Schools will have varying admissions requirements, and as such students should meet with a counselor and research their desired transfer school prior to registration.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Real Estate
• Social Science
• Mathematics

Admissions and Financial Aid

Catawba Valley Community College is an open enrollment institution that will admit any individual who is at least eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma (or equivalent). Students should supply transcripts, standardized test scores, be prepared to take a placement exam, and meet with a counselor all prior to registration. Financial aid applications should also be submitted prior to the start of the semester. Aid is available in the form of loans and grants and distributed based on need based on the information provided by the student through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CVCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $31270

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $44480

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