Area of Study

Automotive Service Technology

Prepare for a successful career as an automotive technician with ASE-certified training at MCC.

Shift Your Future into High Gear at MCC!

Get ready for an exciting career in the automotive industry with the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Service Technology at Morgan Community College!

Our hands-on program gives you the real-world skills you need to land a great job fast. Career paths include:

  • General Automotive Technician

  • Light-Duty or Heavy-Duty Technician

  • Drivability Technician

  • And more — wherever your skills take you

Training That Gets You Career-Ready

Our Automotive Service Technology program is ASE certified, which means it meets top industry standards. All of our instructors are ASE Master Certified, so you’ll learn directly from experts who know what today’s employers want. With this training, you’ll graduate ready to step into a great auto tech job — with the skills and confidence to succeed.

    If you love cars, trucks, and solving problems, this program is for you. Whether you want to work in a repair shop, dealership, or fleet service, we’ll help you build the skills employers are looking for.

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    Showcase Your Skills Through SkillsUSA

    Students in the Automotive Collision Repair Program have the exciting opportunity to compete in SkillsUSA—a national organization that promotes leadership, teamwork, and career skills through hands-on competitions. Represent Morgan Community College, showcase your talents, and connect with industry leaders as you take your skills to the next level!

    View the catalog for courses and program requirements.

    Automotive Service Technology

    Automotive Service Technology

    General Automotive Technician

    Advanced Automotive Technician

    Undercar Specialist

    Automotive Service Technology

    Careers & Salaries

    Updated April 2025. Career information from O*Net Online.
    PositionMedian
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,970

    Meet the Faculty

    MCC staff member Cody Curtis

    Faculty

    Cody Curtis

    From a young age Cody was always fixing a lawn mower or helping his dad fix a tractor or vehicle around the farm. Cody began his journey in higher education at MCC in 1998 in Automotive Service Technology. Out of high school, he went to college at Garden City Community College and received his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture Equipment Technology. After completing the John Deere Ag Tech program in Garden City, KS, Cody worked at CDOT maintenance and as a mechanic for a dirt work construction company. Since 2015 he has owned and operated his own shop outside of Brush, CO.

    Cody lives in Brush with his wife, and is the proud father to three sons.