Automotive Technology

There's a growing need for automotive service and repair pros! If you have a love of cars and a skill with engines, we can provide the advanced training you'll need to start a career in this field. Gwinnett Tech's automotive programs will train you on the latest vehicles and technology. You'll learn service and repair procedures that are popular on today's automobiles and trucks.

Gwinnett Tech's Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Technology programs are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc./Automotive Service Excellence (ASE-NATEF).

Gwinnett Tech’s Automotive Technology program currently offers an associate degree, diploma and seven HOPE Career Grants. HOPE Career Grants provide free tuition assistance toward educational costs for eligible students enrolled in an approved designated program of study. Students must be eligible for, and receiving, the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant to be awarded the HOPE Career Grant. It provides assistance with educational costs that are not covered by the HOPE or Zell Miller Grants.

Our General Automotive program is pleased to offer the Nissan Technician Training Academy (NTTA) program for prospective Nissan and Infiniti technicians. Students who want specialized training on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles may do so by enrolling in the General Automotive program at degree level and declaring this intention during orientation. These students will then train on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles during lab exercises utilizing Nissan-specific tools, equipment and technical information. Actual technician training credit for certain Nissan Technical Training courses may be earned by completing approved courses in the General Automotive program curriculum, as well.

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Take the first step toward a career in Automotive Technology and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you're looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program, as well as state and federal funds for which you may be eligible. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!

Gwinnett Tech builds relationships with local subject-matter experts to develop advisory boards who provide feedback that ensures we deliver relevant industry-specific curriculum for today’s high-demand careers. See who serves on our Automotive Technology advisory board.

For more information on our degree, diploma and certificate programs available, please view the course catalog for Automotive Technology AAS, Automotive Fundamentals Diploma, Automotive Technology Diploma, Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Certificate, Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Certificate, Automotive Climate Control Technician Certificate, Automotive Engine Performance Technician Certificate, Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate, Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist Certificate and Heavy Diesel Service Technician Certificate.

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