Welcome
Just the Facts
Entry: Fall
Length: 1 semester
Award: Certificate
Program Guide: Powertrain & Drive Line Repair
Admission Requirements
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent; however, some programs may require additional information for acceptance. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirements for admission.
Additional Requirements to enter Automotive program
Program Information
The Automotive Technology Certificate programs of study allow students to choose from three options. These options provide an opportunity for students to achieve career enhancement or entry-level job skills. A certificate program must have approval from the program chair. Graduates of this program are awarded a certificate.
This particular program teaches the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, as well as a basis in chassis and engine electronics, and hands-on work in the automotive lab.
Another option would be to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in our two-year Automotive Technology program.
The Iowa Western Automotive Technology Program is nationally certified by N.A.T.E.F (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) and A.S.E (Automotive Service Excellence).
Career Opportunities
- One out of every ten jobs in the United States is dependent on the automotive industry.
- No other industry is linked to so much manufacturing or generates more retail business and employment.
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics held approximately 818,000 jobs in 2002.
- Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase about as fast as the average (10-20%) through the year 2012. This amounts to 82,000 - 164,000 new jobs between 2002-2012.
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics (12.4 percent)
- Automotive body and related repairers (13.2 percent)
- Automotive glass installers and repairers (10.7 percent)
Articulation/Transfer Opportunities
Iowa Western Community College has articulation agreements with various four-year schools, local and state.
Scholarship Information
Iowa Western Community College has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. We encourage you take a moment to explore these options by visiting our Scholarship Page -the few minutes it takes to fill out the application may literally pay off.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Does Iowa Western have the latest information on automotive systems?
Yes. Iowa Western has the very modern, up-to-date equipment with On-line information systems with
Mitchell, Alldata, Ford, General Motors
Factory and aftermarket manuals
Can I work and be a student in the Automotive Program?
The Automotive program's daily class schedule allows time for some employment; internships are available for qualified students at certain points in the program of study.
Facility
The Automotive Technology program is located in newly renovated Dodge Hall. Bright, spacious, well-equipped automotive classrooms, labs, and shop facilities greatly enhance the student's learning experience. Dodge Hall also features a 70-seat auditorium, computer lab, and cutting edge technology in its many spacious program-specific and general purpose classrooms and laboratories.
Come and See the Automotive Program Yourself!
It is important to research the program you would like to study and school you would like to attend, but it is equally important that you experience both before making your selection. We encourage you to come experience the Automotive Technology program at Iowa Western yourself by scheduling a visit .
Jerry Nissen, Program Chair
Automotive Technology
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Office (712) 388-6806
Toll Free 800-432-5852 ext. 6806