At Broward College, your academic and automotive classes are combined into one comprehensive, affordable program. Plus, you start earning an income—while still in school—when you intern at either a car dealership or auto repair facility.

The Automotive Technical Training Program is housed at Broward College's AutoNation Automotive Training Center and is fully loaded and customized for the ultimate automotive learning experience. It is designed to look just like a car dealership and is built to challenge you. It has everything needed for training the finest automotive technicians anywhere.

Expand your knowledge of cars with:

• eight (8) new car bays
• 10,000 square feet of space
• Late-model vehicles to work on
• High-speed wireless computer classrooms
• 21st century computerized diagnostic and technical equipment
• Dedicated areas of instruction and fully operational parts department

You will receive comprehensive hands-on instruction and training in all areas of ASE Certification, including:

• Brakes
• Engine Repair
• Engine Performance
• Suspension and Steering
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Manual Drive Train and Axles
• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Broward College's Automotive Programs also offer the chance to "Earn as You Learn" with internships. If selected, BC Automotive students can receive a salary from a local dealership or auto repair facility in an intern position under the supervision of a master technician. Here are some of the other benefits:

• Valuable on-the-job experience
• Earn a minimum of $8/hour with 20 hours a week guaranteed
• Receive advanced training while securing dealer-specific certifications
• Dealerships look to the BC Automotive Program for qualified employees
• BC offers general Corporate Automotive Sponsor Programs supported by all major manufacturers

The Broward College Automotive Technology Program makes sure you are heading down the right road. Our graduates find fulfilling work as service technicians at automobile dealerships and automobile repair service facilities.

Specialized training has its rewards, as the median pay for an automotive technician is approximately $30,000-$34,000, and master technicians can earn as much as $70,000 to $100,000 per year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of working automotive bus and truck engine technicians will increase by 124,800 technicians through 2020.

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The opportunities for career advancement are unlimited. Graduates from BC have found jobs as:

• Shop Foreman
• Service Advisors
• Business Owners
• Service Managers
• Master Technicians
• Automotive Teachers
• Engineering Technicians

Consider applying to the BC Automotive Technology Program if you want to:

• Advance into being a top-trained automotive technician
• Prepare for a long-term career in the automotive services industry
• Learn from the superior knowledge of respected industry instructors
• Develop the diagnostic, technical, and computerized skills it takes to service today's high-tech cars
• Possess the academic background required for pursuing high-paying management positions

Automotive faculty members are experienced, highly skilled automotive technicians who have worked as techs and managers in the South Florida automotive industry. They are industry-savvy, car-loving people with the credentials to teach this computer-based, high-tech, engineering-focused program. They will help you develop the skills for working on today's highly sophisticated cars.

Meet the Team

James Norton
Program Manager and Instructor
954-201-8604 | jnorto1@broward.edu

James is an ASE Master Technician with a wealth of experience. He loves sharing his knowledge with students to get them ready for a successful career in the automotive industry.

Jaime Araujo
Instructor
954-201-8603 | jaraujo@broward.edu

Jaime is a highly skilled automotive technician who has worked in the field for a number of years. Jaime teaches the introduction class and will help you get on the path to success.

Carl Rowe
Recruiter
954-201-8028 | crowe6@broward.edu

Carl is an experienced technician and instructor. He knows the industry well and takes pride in helping students navigate the admissions process efficiently to get them started with our automotive program.

The Automotive Service Management program requires 68 credit hours to be awarded with an associate degree. The program takes approximately two years to complete.

Master Technician Program candidates may be eligible for up to 41 college credits based on lifelong learning and work experience.