Licensed technicians will use precision diagnostic equipment, service manuals and hands-on power tools to provide high tech, timely and quality service.
This GRCC Job Training program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a state-certified automotive technician in just 18 weeks.
Licensed technicians use precision diagnostic equipment, service manuals and hands-on power tools to provide timely and quality service. You will need to be able to read service manual schematics, perform basic shop math, read measurement tools and communicate effectively with others using automotive terminology.
In this program, you will receive a combination of group, hands-on and individual training for automotive and light trucks. Ten credits from this program can be applied to an Automotive Technology Certificate or Automotive Technology associate degree if you decide to continue your education and advance in your career.
If you are interested in having your vehicle serviced by GRCC student technicians, please sign up.
Class Length
612 clock hours delivered in 18 weeks
Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Learn Career-Ready Skills Through Industry Partnerships
GRCC has partnered with industry leaders to ensure graduates of the program are well-equipped to address a wide variety of auto repair needs.
In 2016, GRCC became the first location in Michigan to partner with Chrysler Fiat to provide MOPAR CAP Level One Certification, a credential that includes 37 certifications.
GRCC began a partnership with Toyota in 2025 by becoming a Toyota TECS Elite School! This maintenance level certificate program is designed by Toyota and Lexus Motors. TECS Elite students complete 90 hours of hands-on training in brakes, steering and suspension, tire repair and general maintenance.
Hear what our Automotive Technician students say about the program.
Nataly Ramirez hopes to change the automotive tech industry
Kevin Rios finds happiness and a great career as an automotive technician
What Skills Will You Learn?
- Shop safety
- Electrical systems
- Front end and steering systems
- Brake systems, ABS
- Heating and air conditioning; recovering and recycling
- Teamwork and communication Skills
What Skills Do You Need to Have Prior to Training?
The trainee should demonstrate reading and math skills and have a valid driver's license. The ability to work with others, good hand-eye coordination, good color acuity and manual dexterity are also required.
Where Does Training Take Place?
Leslie E. Tassell MTEC
622 Godfrey SW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 234-3800
training@grcc.edu
Testimonial
I really like the format of this program. We do a little bit of lecture in the morning, maybe an hour, but I appreciate how limited the class time is. I have really gained the most knowledge from our time working hands-on.
Lydia Sprik