The mission of the Department of Applied Engineering & Transportation Technologies is to conduct an academic and applied learning training program which will provide qualified employees for entry-level positions in all categories of the auto repair and maintenance industry.
These programs will afford the student the opportunity to attain a one-, two-, and/or four-year degree at the completion of their training. A close working relationship will be maintained with an Industrial Advisory Council, high school auto, collision, and diesel programs, ATC programs, and other associated college programs.
The training provided will have an emphasis on basic skills and principles which will allow participants to adapt to new and ever-changing technologies. Current and foreseeable technology will be utilized in presenting and practicing basic skills.
I-CAR provides the information, knowledge, and skills to perform safe and quality automotive repairs. I-CAR provides recognition to shops/programs and individual technicians. The ASE Education Foundation provides accreditation to automotive, collision repair and refinish, and medium/heavy duty truck programs across the nation that complete their five-step accreditation process.
