Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program is designed for students seeking a career in today's automotive service industry. The program builds rapidly from fundamentals to diagnosis and repair of today's modern automobiles.

The program emphasizes hands-on work, with approximately two-thirds of students' time spent in a lab (shop) environment working on a variety of domestic and import autos. As your skill level develops, so does the difficulty of the repairs performed.
You will receive over 1,500 hours in the latest automotive technical instruction by professional, experienced, ASE certified
technician instructors.

Courses include rebuilding gasoline engines, repairing transmissions and transaxles, brake systems, air conditioning, suspension and steering systems, and computerized engine systems.

About the program:

  • Classes offered at Redwood Campus in Grants Pass
  • Low tuition
  • Industry supported and advised
  • NATEF (ASE) standards-based classes
  • ASE Certified instructors
  • Labs equipped with latest technology
  • Financial aid available
  • Job placement assistance offered

Degrees and certificates:

Here's what students are saying about RCC's Automotive Program:

Joe Baker Automotive Student
Joe Baker
John Toth Automotive Student
John Toth
Lindsey Wright Automotive Student
Lindsey Wright

Department Chairs:

Paul Boothroyd
E-mail: pboothroyd@roguecc.edu
Phone: 541-956-7173
Pete Ridgeway
E-mail: pridgeway@roguecc.edu
Phone: 541-956-7172