Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Colorado Northwestern 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 Colorado colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC)

802 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Northwestern Community College is located in the Rocky Mountains. The Rangely campus is located above the town of Rangely, along the White River. At the college you will find the Ranger Academy and many outstanding degree programs. The Dental Hygiene program is one of the oldest in the western United States.

The college offers many exciting programs. At Rangely Airport, you can learn to fly. Colorado Northwestern Community College has an outstanding rodeo teams that is becoming well known. These are just a few of the many opportunities you will find at the college.

At Craig, you will find a new state-of-the-art campus. The new campus has energy efficient buildings. There you can earn a certificate in Automotive Technology.  State of the art equipment is used to teach Cosmetology.  There is plenty of space for many more programs that will prepare students for a career in the 21^st century.

Even if you don’t have time to attend classes on campus, you can obtain an outstanding education at CNCC. Associate degrees are offered on-line using a synchronous learning platform.  One can take part in live classes from home, school, or at work.

CCCOnline offers hundreds of additional courses through a traditional web-based format.  Whether you study with us on campus or online, you will find CNCC to be a quality and affordable educational opportunity to meet your goals.

The college offers athletic programs in baseball, basketball, rodeo, volleyball, and softball. Student athletics is an integral part of any student experience.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

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

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).