The Automotive Department, with its highly trained and certified professional faculty, is dedicated to instructing students in the operation, diagnosis and repair of the complex systems of the modern automobile.
Currently this department offers one certificate and two degree options designed to prepare the student for a career in this field. Within the degree options the student may pursue an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or an Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.)
The student may also choose a program that is manufacturer specific. C-GCC is currently affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales and offers the Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) program. This program is designed to provide specific training on the Toyota/Lexus product.
C-GCC also offers a college based program. This general program provides training in the repair of many different vehicles and systems which leads to employment at new car dealerships, independent repair facilities, and fleet repair operations.
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Automotive Technology - A.A.S.
This program trains students in the repair of the modern vehicle without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program that allows graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, or fleet repair facilities.
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Automotive Technology - A.O.S.
This program trains students in the repair of the modern automobile without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program, allowing graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities.
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Automotive Technology - Toyota - A.A.S.
This competency-based program prepares students for employment at Toyota/Lexus dealerships in the area of vehicle repairs. College instruction is followed by a dealership cooperative work experience. Graduates will be prepared to work in the automotive industry with a specialty on the Toyota/Lexus product line.
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This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. This program is the first year of the two-year degree option. Students have the opportunity to return at a later date to complete the second year of the degree program without losing credit for work successfully completed.
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