RCTC’s Automotive Technician major is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. They will learn to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair, automobiles and light trucks.  Instruction includes courses in servicing vehicles, diagnosis and repair of brakes, steering and suspension, starting and charging systems, electrical service, engine overhaul, fuel systems, driveline and differentials, clutches, automatic, manual transmissions, and air conditioning.  The program’s goal is to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test. PROGRAM PLAN RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE JOB OUTLOOK INFORMATION