The Automotive Technology one-year certificate offered through Trinity Valley Community College is designed to prepare students for positions as entry-level technicians. This program combines theory and laboratory courses in the internal combustion engine, standard, and automatic transmissions, shop safety, and front- and rear-suspension system of the automobiles. In addition, students take a course in the service and repair of the electronic fuel injection and computer system of the automobile. 
 

According to the most recent U. S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook'> Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to 2020. The following video provides information on automotive technology  careers.