Cars have gotten complicated; we’ve kept up.

Salina Tech’s Automotive Technology Program is taught by ASE certified master technicians with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive service industry.

Throughout the two-year program, students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to properly maintain, repair and troubleshoot various automotive components including, steering, transmission, suspension, drive trains, brakes, and electrical systems, among many others. In addition to class time, students will gain valuable hands-on experience with real-world automotive service jobs so that when they do graduate, they’re ready to go to work.

This program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) — a division of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All high school students who enroll must start the program as juniors. Students will complete NATEF ASE certifications (Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Engine Repair, Manual Drive Train &Axles, and Suspension & Steering) in addition to KS Work Ready certification. 

Kansas Board of Regents Program Alignment Information

CIP Code: 47.0604
CIP Name: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.

The Automotive Technology Alignment was originally approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on April 14, 2010. During the 2013 summer, the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) made changes to accreditation policies and procedures resulting in the alignment changes. On August 21, 2014 the Technical Education Authority approved the amended Automotive Technology Alignment. Colleges are granted one year from the approval date to implement the alignment. Kansas Board of Regents Program Alignment Map