Menu AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Get the Skills to Begin a Career in Automotive Technology in as few as 12 Months Are you looking for hands-on training at an automotive and mechanic school that will help you start a new career as an automotive technician? Our Automotive Technology program can help you acquire the skills you need to diagnose, repair, and maintain most car makes and models. With automotive training from Porter and Chester Institute, you can be prepared to work in several automotive settings such as an independent service center or a car dealership. FAST FACTS Blended Program – Lecture online, Labs on campus Program offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, Rocky Hill CT, Waterbury CT and Brockton MA, Chicopee MA, Worcester MA Diploma Program Length: 12 months Total cost $30,295 (Includes: Tuition, Laptop, eBooks/books, materials, uniforms, and student fees) Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school. GET STARTED TODAY LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS The program helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests and graduates may choose to become certified once the tests are passed and the ASE work experience requirements are met. Students have the opportunity to earn ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification. HOW/WHEN TO APPLY We start new sessions on a regular basis. Next Start Date: January 10, 2022 At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier! APPLY ONLINE NOW DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION On Campus Labs Campus Lab Hours Day Program: 9am – 3pm 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs Campus Lab Hours Evening Program: 5pm – 9pm 2-3 Lab sessions per week, based on course needs Online Learning Students will need approximately 30 hours per week for instruction, activities, labs, reading assignments, and homework All materials are accessible in an asynchronous format 24 hours a day/7 days a week COURSE LISTINGS Term 1 Engine Repair 1121 Engine Diagnostics 1122 Engine Electrical Systems 1123 Term 2 Automatic Transmission 1221 Manual Transmission 1222 Driveline Systems 1223 Shop Management 224 Welding Fundamentals 225 Term 3 Electricity for Engine Performance 321 Engine Performance 1322 Body Control Systems 1323 Term 4 Brakes 1421 Suspension and Steering 1422 Heating and Air Conditioning 1423 WHY PCI? If you’re passionate about cars and looking for an automotive school that will help you reach your career potential, here are some reasons our programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts may be a perfect match! Concrete Skills: You’ll be trained to diagnose and repair all major vehicle components including engines, electronics, fuel and emission systems, transmissions, and body control systems. You’ll also learn how to boost vehicle performance and keep cars in tip-top shape. Hands-on Training: In addition to online instruction, you’ll spend a lot of time in our auto shops where you’ll get to work on real cars with real problems. We’ll test your skills with training models, but you’ll also get to work on real vehicles with the wear and tear you’d see in an actual service station. We equip our auto shops with scan tools, computer diagnostic oscilloscopes, emissions diagnostic equipment, computerized alignment machines, brake lathes, valve grinding machinery, wheel balancing equipment, and specialized pneumatic and hand tools. Qualified Instructors: Our instructors are all ASE Certified Master Technicians with years of professional experience. They are knowledgeable on a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. They are also friendly, caring, and committed to your success. They’ll treat you like your employer would, with respect and confidence in your ability to get the job done. Job Outlook: With more than 273 million cars on the road today, there are plenty of cars on the road that could make into your shop. The automotive training you will receive at Porter and Chester Institute will prepare you to work in dealerships, repair facilities and specialty shops. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were over 770,000 automotive technician jobs in 2018. Expect little to no change through 2028. Soft Skills: In addition to motor vehicle knowledge, you’ll learn auto technician soft skills to interact with customers with professionalism. And we’ll teach you what it means to be a good employee in a real-world setting. Is a Career as an Automotive Technician Right for You? Take the "PCI Automotive Technician Career Training Readiness Quiz" The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Automotive Technician Career Training Readiness score now! TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH PCI Which location is closest to you? Which location is closest to you? Bridgeport, CT Enfield, CT Hamden, CT New London, CT Rocky Hill, CT Waterbury, CT Brockton, MA Chicopee, MA Worcester, MA What would you like to study? 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By submitting this form, I agree to be contacted via phone call, email and/or text message, which may use automated technology, about information on PCI's programs. I understand this consent is not a condition of purchase, application or enrollment. See our Privacy Policy for full information. Your information will only be used by Porter and Chester Institute representatives to better serve you and your needs. Get Info PROGRAM DISCLOSURES For MA residents only - Massachusetts Program Information Pages, 940 CMR 31: Automotive Technology “I looked around at different schools that would help me really get into the automotive field. Porter and Chester was the only place that I felt had a shop big enough to provide training for a year long program. The instructors are very personable people who will help you out any way they can. I’ve been out working in the field for almost two years now and they’ve always welcomed me anytime I’ve gone back to visit.” Kristopher G. Jannetty Racing Enterprises Incorporated Automotive Graduate CAREER TRAINING FOR TODAY'S JOBS! At PCI our Mission is to support committed students in achieving the technical and professional skills essential for their chosen career through industry-modeled, student-centered education and training. FINANCIAL AID When you’re ready to commit to your career training, you don’t want anything standing in your way. That’s why our team of Educational Funding Specialists is here to help you find all the resources that might be available to you. There are federal, state and private programs that can make your career training more affordable. Financial aid options PROGRAMS AT PCI Career training at Porter and Chester is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen field and a new skill-set which you can immediately use on the job. Choose a career training program that will teach you the necessary skills you need to step out into the real world and begin working as a professional in your field on day one. Programs offered APPLY ONLINE NOW At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. Get Started Are You Career Training Ready? Identify goals, personal strengths and important facts about your potential career path so you can make an informed decision about your future. It takes just a few minutes! 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