Grado Asociado en Tecnología de Mecánica Automotriz

1,800 HOURS/ 90 CREDITS

Descripción del Programa
This program is designed to offer the student the theoretical and practical knowledge required in the automotive industry to be able to successfully perform and comply with modern workshops demands. The program provides an integrated technical and human academic formation with emphasis in the development of business skills and leadership.

The program promotes the development of skills for decision-making and to anticipate and attend typical situations in the working occupational environment. The student will master technical concepts and skills for repairing and maintaining automobiles, tools usage and special technology in the automobile mechanics profession. The graduate will have complete domain in the use of sophisticated instruments to accurately diagnose faults in any types of computerized fuel injection systems. The graduate will be prepared to take

the Automotive Technician exam offered by the State Examining Board of Puerto Rico.

Elements of self-employment are incorporated to stimulate the establishment of workshops offering automotive maintenance and repair services.

Divulgation for the year 2010-2011

Tuition Plus Fees: $16,830
Tipical Cost of Books and Supplies: $220
On Time Completion Program Rate: 91%
Median Loan Debt
   -Title IV Loans: 0
   -Private Loans: 0
   -Institutional Financing Plan Debt: 0
ACCET Document 28.1 (Year 2010) Placement Rate: 72%
Tipical Occupations (Occupational Code (O*NET)
49-3023.01 - Automotive Master Mechanics
49-3023.02 - Automotive Specialty Technicians
41-2022.00 - Parts Salespersons
53-3099.99 - Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other)