Auto Technician Program

LOOKING TO REPAIR YOUR CAREER PATH? SUNY Corning Community College offers a certificate program in Automotive Technology. It was developed with regional employers who need to hire qualified automotive technicians. Students who successfully complete the program are ready to enter the workforce immediately, with skills and competencies required to safely service vehicles and work in the automotive repair center environment at an entry level position.

Program Highlights

This 711-hour program (approximately 30 weeks) features a combination of class, hands-on labs, and internships at area employers and is in alignment with ASE Maintenance & Light Repair standards. It offers instruction in:

  • Basic vehicle service
  • Brakes
  • Steering/suspension
  • Electrical, multimeters, lab scopes
  • Scan tools, code diagnosis
  • Electric and hybrid vehicle safety, service, and high voltage batteries

Graduates leave our program having passed the following: Snap on Battery, Multimeter, TPMS, Scan Tool, and tire balancer certifications. Other opportunities include NYSI license, ASE G1, ASE HV safety, SP/2 safety training, and OEM level dealership training available through Subaru and others. Students also complete internship experiences and tours of area automotive repair centers.

Automotive Technician Program: Additional Costs | Tool List 

Job Outlook

Regional Statistics

Job Title Regional Median Wage Projected Employment Change (2020-2030)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $39,813 33.3% increase

 National Statistics

Job Title Regional Median Wage Projected Employment Change (2020-2030)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,670 3% increase

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the program, students must: have a high school diploma or GED; have a valid drivers license; attend an information session/interview; and commit to attending all program sessions (daily attendance is mandatory for this program).

Class Information

Date

September 1st, 2026 - April 23rd, 2027

Please note: This is a 33 Week Training 

(2 weeks Holiday Break from 12/21/26 - 1/1/27)

Time

8:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Airport Corporate Park
360 Daniel Zenker Drive
Big Flats, NY 14814

Training Schedule

Cost: $9,700* plus texts and equipment

*Looking for funding options? Click here to view non-credit funding options!

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Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.

Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu

Email ilearn@corning-cc.edu or call 607-936-5501 for more information on upcoming dates or opportunities for your corporate training needs!

Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.

SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.

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