Please discuss other options with your advisor. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits. Iowa Western offers several automotive certificate programs. These programs provide an opportunity for students to select from numerous options, which can enable them to gain job enhancement or entry-level job skills. This particular program focuses on the principles of hydraulics and brake systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and steering, suspension and alignment.
Students also receive hands-on work in the our automotive technology lab.
Graduates of this semester long program receive a certificate. By earning your certificate in this program, you'll be qualified to enter right into the work force, or work toward job advancement. If obtaining an advanced degree is your goal, it is recommended that you major in our automotive technology program, where you will earn an associate in applied science degree. You can then transfer these credits toward a bachelor's degree, which you would earn from another institution. The need for more technicians will continue to increase at an above average rate.