School of Business & Technology

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology degree program curriculum provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to work in the field of automotive technology. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology degree. There are certificate programs in: Automotive Technology, Automotive Brake and Suspension, Engine Repair, Engine Performance and Transmission.

Upon completion of any program you will be able to seek employment at automotive dealerships and independent repair facilities as an automotive technician or specialist in the certificate areas. The programs are NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) certified. NATEF is a division of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) completion of the degree program fulfills half of the experience requirement needed for certification. 

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Faculty 

 

 

James Gray
Department Coordinator, AUT, TENURED
GM ASEP and AC Delco Coordinator
T-112
708-456-0300, Ext. 3454
jgray1@triton.edu   

Michael DiGangi
FACULTY, AUT, TENURED
T-118
708-456-0300, Ext. 3456
mdigangi@triton.edu   

William O'Connell
FACULTY, AUT, TENURED
T-114
708-456-0300, Ext. 3453
woconnel@triton.edu   

Stewart Sikora
FACULTY, AUT, TENURED
T-111
708-456-0300, Ext. 3279
 ssikora@triton.edu 

 

Degree and Certificates 

 

 

Degrees: 

Automotive: General Motors/AC Delco Degree C247C
Automotive Service Department Management Degree C247E
Automotive Technology Degree C247D

Certificates: 

Automotive Technology Certificate C347C
Automotive Brake and Suspension Certificate C447B
Automotive Engine Performance Certificate C447C
Automotive Engine Repair Certificate C447D
Automotive Transmission Certificate C447E

Accreditation 

 

National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certified

Curriculum/Plan of Study 

C247C, C247E, C247D, C347C, C447B, C447C, C447D, C447E

Program Affiliations 

 

For Students 

 

Please contact James Gray Automotive Coordinator at 708-456-0300 Ex. 3454 or email jgray1@triton.edu  for all program related questions.

FAQ 

 

Please contact James Gray Automotive Coordinator at 708-456-0300 Ex. 3454 or email jgray1@triton.edu  for all program related questions.