Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Helena College University of Montana 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 Montana colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Helena College University of Montana

Also known as Helena College UM.

1301 Twentieth St S, Great Falls, MT

The Helena College University of Montana located in Helena, Montana, was established in 1939 as the Helena College of Technology. The school provides educational opportunities to the residents of Helena and surrounding areas. The school is a two year institution serving community needs.

HCU maintains a high level of academic quality through constant refinement and self-evaluation. The school also participates in community development, providing services and updating programs as fit the community's needs.

Academics

The Helena College University of Montana provides a variety of technical and vocational programs that prepare students for a career in their chosen field. Students of these programs will earn a certificate or associate degree and will be qualified for entry level positions upon graduation. Additionally, the school provides academic programs that provide associate degrees in a given field and prepare students for transfer to a four year institution.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Practical Nursing
• General Education
• Medical Assisting
• Carpentry

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at the Helena College University of Montana will find that the school utilizes an open enrollment policy, requiring only a high school diploma or GED. Students must complete and submit the admissions application along with any associated fees, show immunization documentation, and provide copies of all pertinent transcripts.

In addition, students must take the COMPASS placement exam. Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study. Eligibility is determined 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. Helena College UM. offers an associate's degree 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

• Great Falls, MT
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $36450

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