Program Overview
Automotive Technician
Program Overview
The Automotive Technician program combines classroom study and practical hands-on application, to provide students with the essential skills needed to determine and make the appropriate repairs on today’s vehicles. The program received the “Exemplary College Program of the Year” in 2021 from the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Quality education through an accredited program.
Minnesota North – Hibbing’s Automotive Technician program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence – Education Foundation at the MasterAutomobile Service Technician (MAST) level. Students can take the ASE Student Certification tests while enrolled in the Automotive Technician program. Graduating from the Automotive Technician program will satisfy one year of occupational experience when taking professional series of ASE certification tests.
Graduate with excellent career prospects.
The employment prospects for automotive technicians are excellent. Technicians may find employment at new car dealerships, independent repair shops, specialty car care chains as well as federal, state, and county maintenance shops. They may also start their own business.