School of Business and Technology

Automotive Technology

Smiling woman in a gray shirt holds tools in an auto repair shop, with cars and mechanic equipment visible in the background.

Certificate:

Level 1 Certificate in Automotive Technology [𝗫 TSI]

Career Information

Find work as:

Automotive Technicians
Automotive Service Attendants
Automotive Service Advisors

Texas Annual Wages*

Entry-level range: $30,810 or less
Average of $48,660

*Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from onetonline.org.

Welcome to the exciting world of motor vehicles! Our program is designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field. You will learn essential electrical and mechanical concepts along with computation skills, progressing from basic vehicle theory to hands-on shop practices, ensuring you graduate with the expertise to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles – all within one year!

With our program, you will be prepared for entry-level employment in vehicle diagnosis, repair, and maintenance work, opening up a world of opportunities in Deep East Texas. Take the first step towards a rewarding career and join us today!

Why AC for Automotive Technology?

Get to Work Faster

Earn the credentials to start work in as little as one year.

Hands-On Experience

Learn and gain experience with tools and technology in a shop setting.

Entrance Testing Not Required

Get started with the program without taking extra classes.

Recommended Academic Plan (RAP)

The RAP (or course sequence) shows the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.

View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible)

Download RAP + Checklist for Print (PDF)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites to enter the program as a Level 1 certificate major include a high school diploma or GED. Entrance testing is not required.
Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may co-enroll as Level 1 certificate students and GED students through Adult Education and Literacy at Angelina College (936-633-4525).
Students who have a high school diploma or GED may also enter the program as associate degree (AAS) students. TSI entrance scores are required.

Additional Information

Questions?

Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Mark Yarnall, lead instructor, at myarnall@angelina.edu.

If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.

3 Steps to Apply

Apply to Angelina College

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APPLICATION

Upload Documents

Visit the ‘Admissions Document Upload’ page in the MyAC Portal and follow the instructions. If you have trouble, email documents to documents@angelina.edu, or bring them to Roadrunner Central.

Unofficial High School Transcript (Official Transcripts should be sent directly from the Institution by mail or through a secure electronic service)
TSI Scores
Bacterial Meningitis Record

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Apply for Financial Aid

Applying for FAFSA gives you the opportunity to possibly go to school for free. If you take 12 hours and qualify for full-pell you will likely get a refund check. This money is deposited directly into your account.

Visit angelina.edu/financial-aid for more information or the link below to start the application.

Apply for the FASFA using our school code: 006661

FAFSA APPLICATION

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Angelina College School Code: 006661