Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Central Carolina Technical 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 South Carolina colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Central Carolina Technical College

Also known as Central Carolina

107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC

About
Central Carolina Technical College, located in Sumter, South Carolina, was founded in 1962 through the efforts of a committee of individuals representing the counties of Sumter, Clarendon, Kershaw and Lee. Originally known as the Sumer Area Technical Education Center, the school became Sumter Area Technical College in 1971 and received accreditation as a two year technical and vocational college some three years later. Over the years the school has added programs and offerings allowing it to become a full fledged community college. The school has expanded its campuses as well as added new locations that have expanded its services and service area. The school serves over 15,000 credit and noncredit students annually.CCTC is a member of the South Carolina Technical College System.

Academics
Central Carolina Technical College offers programs that prepare students for careers in specific areas as well as provides transfer opportunities to four year institutions. The number of programs means that  students will be able to choose a program that best suits the individual's needs and goals. Career training programs provide education in a specific area, allowing students to develop the skills necessary to be identified as professionals in the workforce. Individuals enrolled in such a program will be exposed to practical training as part of their curriculum, resulting in experience that is beneficial when pursuing work in the future. Graduates of programs will obtain an associate degree or certificate that demonstrates competency and allows for employment at the entry level in the given area of study.

Individuals may also pursue transfer to a four year institution through academic transfer programs that cover the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion, students may apply to a college or university to transfer their credits and work toward their bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements will vary from school to school, and will be easier with public institutions within South Carolina due to agreements with CCTC. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best accommodates desired transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Central Carolina Technical College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll upon submission of a completed application as well as transcripts, test scores, and any other pertinent information. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation as well as visit a counselor to determine which program of study best suits their needs.

Financial aid is available through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine a student's financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. determined by the school's financial aid office and awarded as a packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Carolina offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $35610

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