Automotive | PPCC

Registration for Spring 2021

Registration for Spring 2021 begins October 19, 2020. Please contact the program advisor to get enrolled.

Why choose Automotive Technology at PPCC?

The Automotive and Diesel Technology programs at PPCC will provide hands-on learning about the inner workings of a variety of vehicles. When you finish, you'll be ready for careers in the repair, service, sales, and supply fields.

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Job Placement

Of students who graduate from our program, virtually all of them get a career in automotive, a well paying and fulfilling career.

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Certificates Offered

While pursuing your degree in automotive technology you can gain certificates in specialty areas such as manual drive train, engine performance and much more.

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Declared Students

Join 300 plus students in achieving your goal of working or advancing your career in the automotive technology industry.

What do PPCC Automotive students study?

As a PPCC Automotive Technology student, you will receive hands on instruction from industry leaders. You will learn how to:

Diagnose problems
Replace various components in engines
Service Transmissions
Service Fuel systems and electrical systems

Automotive Technology also will cover other automotive systems like emissions, ignitions, brakes, air conditioning systems and suspensions.

Classes you might take

ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity

Introduces vehicle electricity and includes basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. It also focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams.

ASE 160 Automotive Engine Repair

Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the service of cylinder head, valve-train components and components of the cooling system. Course also includes engine removal and re-installation and re-mounting systems.

ASE 134 Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems

Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive fuel emission control systems, filter systems and spark plugs. Course also includes maintenance to diesel (DEF) systems.

Career Options

With a certificate or degree from PPCC in Automotive Technology, students are prepared for gainful employment as automotive service professionals.  Automotive Technology studies lead to interesting careers in repair, service, sales and supply like: