Automotive Technology

Turn your passion for cars into a career that you can take anywhere. Dealerships, independent shops, and fleet managers need skilled technicians to keep vehicles running at top performance. Students in the Automotive Technology Academy learn a broad base of foundational skills they'll need before advancing to learn the inner-workings of more advanced automotive systems. 

Where are classes offered?

Classes are held on the West Burlington campus.
Students who complete this academy can trim nearly one full year off their progress to their AAS degree.
Once they complete the degree program, students will also earn a specialized Toyota Elite technician certificate.

What classes will I take?

Intro to Automotive Technology
Fundamentals fo Auto Servicing
AC/DC Fundamentals
Hybrid Fundamentals
Manual Drivetrains

How long does it take?

Academy length is one school year. Students take one class per semester.

How many college credits can I earn?

Students who complete this academy will earn 11 hours of college credit that can transfer to SCC's automotive technology program.

What do I get when I complete the academy?

Upon completion of all academy courses, students will earn a certificate of completion. 

What can I do after high school?

Continue Your Education

SCC offers full automotive technology diploma and degree programs.

SCC Automotive Technology

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For a complete listing of the classes in this academy, talk to your SCC high school success advocate.

Contact Us

Michael Conrad

High schools served:
Burlington, Notre Dame, VIBE, Mediapolis, and Wapello
(319) 208-5720
mconrad@scciowa.edu

April Gerst

High schools served:
West Burlington, Danville, New London, Ft Madison, Holy Trinity, home school and out-of-state
(319) 208-5277
agerst@scciowa.edu

Abby Herriman

High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu

Caili Rodeffer

High schools served:
WACO, Mount Pleasant, Winfield
(319) 208-5007
crodeffer@scciowa.edu