Washtenaw Community College

School of Automotive and Motorcycle Technology

If you are looking for the best technical training in the automotive or motorcycle fields, WCC's School of Automotive and Motorcycle Technology is the place for you. Whether your focus is finding employment as a technician, learning about performance, or creating a custom look, our intermediate and advanced certificate programs as well as associate's degrees will enhance your personal and professional qualifications. These programs offer the perfect blend of classroom and hands-on education not available in any other educational setting. Washtenaw Community College offers programs at several levels for students who want to begin new careers, or advance in their existing careers. The first level is the certificate, which can vary from nine to thirty-six credits, depending on the field. Certificates generally prepare students for entry-level jobs. After completing a certificate, students can progress to the next level, the advanced certificate. The credit hours required for these programs also vary. This type of certificate provides a more specialized level of skill development, and often allows students to upgrade their positions at their places of employment. The next level, an Associate in Applied Science, is available for some programs. For some career fields, it is possible to earn a certificate, advanced certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science degree in the same field. In these cases, the credit hours from the certificate and advanced certificate can be applied to the credit hours needed for the Associate in Applied Science degree. Alternatively, students can earn an AAS in Occupational Studies by completing a certificate, advanced certificate and General Education requirements.

Auto Body Repair

These certificates prepare the student for various positions in the auto body repair industry.

1. Auto Body Repair Certificate (CTAUBR)
2. Collision Repair Refinish Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCRRT)
3. Collision Repair Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCLRT)

Automotive Services

The automotive certificates prepare the student for work as an automotive mechanic or automotive technician, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in automobile systems.

1. Automotive Mechanics Certificate (CFAM)
2. Automotive Services Technician Advanced Certificate (CVAST)

Custom Cars & Concepts

Develop advanced skills in the customization of the auto body through the completion of these advanced certificates.

1. Custom Auto Body Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCABT)
2. Custom Fabrication and Chassis Design Advanced Certificate (CVCFCD)

Motorcycle Service Technology

Prepare for a career as a motorcycle mechanic or build upon skills already developed.

1. Motorcycle Service Technology I Certificate (CTMST1)
2. Motorcycle Service Technology II Advanced Certificate (CVMST2)

For detailed degree or certificate information, click a title in the chart. Certificates Automotive Mechanics Certificate (CFAM) 22 Credits Motorcycle Service Technology I Certificate (CTMST1) 20 Credits Auto Body Repair Certificate (CTAUBR) 32 Credits Advanced Certificates Automotive Services Technician Advanced Certificate (CVAST) 18 Credits Motorcycle Service Technology II Advanced Certificate (CVMST2) 10 Credits Custom Auto Body Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCABT) 18 Credits Custom Fabrication and Chassis Design Advanced Certificate (CVCFCD) 18 Credits Collision Repair Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCLRT) 18 Credits Collision Repair Refinish Technician Advanced Certificate (CVCRRT) 18 Credits Associate Degree Occupational Studies Associate in Applied Science (APOST) 60 Credits