Automotive Technology

Category: Transportation

Program Description

Looking for the key to success as an automotive technician? Hennepin Tech helps put you on the road to accomplish your goals.

At Hennepin Tech, you will gain the skills employers are looking for in an automotive service technician. Automotive mechanics train in the diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance of automobiles and light trucks.

Courses at Hennepin Tech prepare students to become highly skilled in using industry-standard diagnostic and repair equipment used in a career as a vehicle repair professional.

Courses train students to use industry-standard equipment for vehicle repair, helping them become skilled professionals in the field. Students learn from highly qualified instructors, helping them become ready to diagnose, determine condition, and repair or replace various components in engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioners, fuel systems, emission controls, ignition and electrical systems, and brakes and suspensions.

After completing a two-year Associate’s degree, graduates are eligible to take an exam to become an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician. Graduates can also continue their education with Medium/Heavy Truck repair and/or Auto Body Technician training.

Program Information

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Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day or Evening
Semester: Fall (Days) or Spring (Evening)
Campus: Brooklyn Park or Eden Prairie

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Skills Required

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Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Tools Required

A tool list will be provided on the first day of class and instructors will work with students to help them create an individualized tool purchasing plan. Various suppliers provide tools at a discounted price to students enrolled in the program and range between $500 - $5000.

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Auto Tech News

Hennepin Tech Automotive Program Receives National Accreditation

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Vehicles on lifts in auto shop classroom lab
The automotive training program at Hennepin Tech has received ASE Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. Hennepin Tech’s automotive program has been accredited in the following: Master Automobile Service Technology.

High school student earns college degree in Auto Technician program without paying tuition

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Graduates Josh Rios and his sister celebrate
Auto Technician graduate Josh Rios completed his degree without any college loan debt because he participated in a dual-enrollment program called PSEO.

Auto Tech grad enjoys career at Luther Honda

Monday, June 5, 2023

Alumnus Reed Greenwood
Recently alumnus Reed Greenwood returned to campus to recruit students to work for an auto dealership. We asked him what advice he has for new auto techs.