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The General Service Technician I certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Automotive Services Technician. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Automotive Services Technician.
The job outlook for general service technicians is projected to remain strong over the next decade. Graduates may be hired as entry level automotive service technicians and mechanics.
Potential employers include: retail and wholesale automotive dealer; independent automotive repair shops; automotive service facilities at department; automotive and home supply stores; gasoline service stations; taxicab and automobile leasing companies; federal, state, local governments, and company fleets.
Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2020-2021 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $152.13 | $243.46 | $330.00 | $166.72 |
| 5 credits | $631.60 | $1,090.10 | $1,522.80 | $706.40 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,359.08 | $2,283.78 | $3,156.04 | $1,510.28 |
| 15 credits | $1,524.20 | $2,460.45 | $3,343.00 | $1,677.80 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Admission to this program is through an application process. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the College. Faculty and staff are available to assist with the process.
How to apply