This program offers students an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individuals who are now employed in the automotive mechanics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge. Students obtaining this associate degree will have completed courses of a very technical nature, chosen to complement each other and provide breadth and depth of diagnostic and repair skill abilities necessary to work in a service facility.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Following an extensive examination of its courses, instructors and facilities, Western has earned a
certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

Degrees & Certificates

• Associate of Applied Science – Technology – Automotive Mechanics
• Certificate of Achievement – Automotive Mechanics

ASE is an industry leader in automotive service credentials.  Repair shops and dealerships nationwide recognize ASE certifications because of the organization’s longstanding commitment to service, excellence, quality and professionalism.

Certifications

• Overview – Automotive Service Excellence
• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Transmission/Transaxle
• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Engine Repair
• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Manual Transmission & Transaxle
• Industry Certification Preparation – Brake Technician
• Industry Certification Preparation – Electrical Technician
• Industry Certification Preparation – Steering & Suspension Technician
• Industry Certification Preparation – Engine Performance Technician

Individuals interested in restoring and repairing vehicles will learn auto-body painting, metalworking and refinishing skills to work in a repair shop.  This program is also popular with auto-body hobbyists.  

Certifications

• Industry Certification Preparation – Automotive Collision Repair

Students will prepare for entry into machining occupations. Learn setup and use of industrial equipment and tools utilized by machinist to manufacture parts for all types of machines. Operation of CNC (computer numerical control) lathes and mills and other hand tools preparing students for National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exams Levels 1 and 3.

Degrees & Certificates

• Associate of Applied Science – Technology – Machine Tool Technology
• Certificate of Achievement – Machine Tool Technology
• Industry Certification Preparation – Machine Tool Technology

This program provides opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification exams and allows students to explore other industrial skills that are used in a variety of occupations and businesses.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
ACCREDITATION
The Andy Butti Welding Technology Center is the only accredited
welding testing facility in Northern Nevada.

Third-party industry-recognized credentials can be earned throughout the program. A fee is associated with most exams.

Degrees & Certifications

• Associate of Applied Science – Technology – Welding
• Certificate of Achievement – Welding Technology
• Industry Certification Preparation – Welding