Welcome
Just the facts
Entry: Fall or Spring
Length: 2 semesters, 1 summer
Award: Diploma
Program Guide: Automotive Mechanics
Admission Requirements
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent; however, some programs may require additional information for acceptance. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirements for admission.
Program Information
The Automotive Mechanics program is a combination of theory classes and hands-on training in the lab and shop to prepare students to become entry-level vehicle maintenance mechanics.
The Automotive program has:
- Internships for qualified students
- Modern, up-to-date equipment
- On-line information systems
- Mitchell, AllData, Ford, General Motors
- Factory and aftermarket manuals
- Students may purchase hand tools for their jobs at substantial discounts.
The Iowa Western Automotive Technology Program is nationally certified by N.A.T.E.F. (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) and A.S.E. (Automotive Service Excellence)
Career Opportunities
- One out of every ten jobs in the United States is dependent on the automotive industry.
- No other industry is linked to so much manufacturing or generates more retail business and employment.
- Job opportunities for automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase about as fast as the average (10-20%) through the year 2012. This is equal to 82,000 - 164,000 new jobs between 2002-2012.
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics (12.4 percent)
- Automotive body and related repairers (13.2 percent)
- Automotive glass installers and repairers (10.7 percent)
Articulation/Transfer Opportunities
Iowa Western Community College has articulation agreements with various four-year schools, local and state.
Scholarship Information
Iowa Western Community College has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. We encourage you to take a moment to explore these options by visiting our Scholarship Page -the few minutes it takes to fill out the application may literally pay off.
The Facility
The Automotive Technology program is located in recently renovated Dodge Hall. Bright, spacious, well-equipped automotive classrooms, labs, and shop facilties greatly enhance the student's learning experience. Dodge Hall also features a 70-seat auditorium, computer lab, and cutting edge technology in its many spacious program-specific and general purpose classrooms and laboratories.
Come and see the automotive Mechanics program yourself!
It is important to research the program you would like to study and school you would like to attend, but it is equally important that you experience both before making your selection. We encourage you to come experience the Automotive Mechanics program at Iowa Western yourself by scheduling a personal visit.
Jerry Nissen, Program Chair
Automotive Technology
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Office (712) 388-6806
Toll Free 800-432-5852