Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Southern Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)

100 Larrabee Road, Westbrook, ME

Southern Maine Community College, located in South Portland, Maine, was originally conceived as a technical school for returning World War II veterans. The school began operations in 1946, but due to increasing enrollment, quickly moved to larger facilities and expanded its offerings. Over the years the school has gone through multiple names reflecting the types of programs the school offered. The school officially became a community college in 1998, after changes in Maine's education system made it possible for technical colleges to provide transferable degrees to University of Maine System campuses. SMCC is also one of the few community colleges to offer on campus housing.

Academics

Southern Maine Community College offers degrees in a large number of fields resulting in associate of arts, associate of science or associate of applied science degrees. These programs provide students with transfer opportunities to four year institutions or prepare them for entry level positions in their area of study. The school is has primarily been a technical college, and throughout its history has adapted its programs and facilities to offer the best educational opportunities possible, continuing to do so today with its expanded offerings and goals.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Medical Assisting
• Liberal Studies
• Political Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Southern Maine Community College must complete and submit the application along with all pertinent transcripts and information. Students must have a high school diploma or GED, or if still in high school, parental permission to attend. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study. Financial aid eligibility and awards are determined through the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which every student should submit in a timely manner. Additional information on financial aid is available through the school's website.

Athletics

Southern Maine Community College sports teams are referred to as the seawolves, and have won over 31 championships throughout the school's history. SMCC is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), and participates in the Yankee Small College Conference, comprised of schools in the New England area.

Sports Programs offered:

• Soccer
• Golf
• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball

Additionally the school has active intramural sports and activities. Students are encouraged to play with and against one another in the following:

• Co-Ed Volleyball
• Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
• Co-Ed Softball
• Ice Hockey
• Wiffle Ball
• Running Club
• Cheerleading Club

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Maine Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• 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).