Programs: Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology

Kankakee Area Career Center's (KACC) Automotive Technology Program allows students to receive an excellent auto-mechanic background. Following completion of this two-year course, students will be better prepared to enter advanced levels of training at a junior college, university or vocational school, gain employment in local garages, or provide mechanics duties in the military.

The KACC Automotive Technology course begins at the very basics of auto mechanic repair and maintenance of automotive equipment. The principle of automotive mechanics is preventative maintenance through diagnosis of failure, necessary adjustments, and repair/replacement of required parts. Most mechanics are responsible to work on the total vehicle, but some choose to specialize in areas such as transmission maintenance, brakes, front-end alignment, exhaust systems, drivability, etc.

As the automotive mechanics program is designed to prepare the student to enter the field of auto service, KACC provides a full-service garage environment in addition to classroom activities. Emphasis throughout all aspects of the program, is placed on learning to work as much as possible as a mechanic, meeting new and different problems with each vehicle encountered. All of the various components and systems of the automobile are covered including the engine and drive train, fuel systems, brake systems, and electrical systems, etc.

Career Opportunities

Auto repair Specialists	Shop Manager
Automotive Parts Person	Brake Repairers
Transmission Mechanics	Tune-up Mechanics
Front End Mechanics	Service Station Attendants

Personal Qualities

Ability to Follow Directions	Ability to Work Independently
Problem Solving Ability	Ability to use Tools and Equipment of the Trade
Ability to make quick and accurate diagnosis	Average Eye-hand Coordination
Medium physical activity	Ability to stoop, kneel crouch and crawl