Iowa Western Community College

The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Diploma program is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills for a successful career in automotive service. This comprehensive course offers a blend of critical theory and hands-on training, preparing you to excel as an entry-level vehicle maintenance and repair technician. Over the program you’ll delve into automotive technology, electrical systems, brake and suspension systems, and more. Gain practical experience in specialized labs and emerge with a diploma that opens doors to diverse job opportunities in the automotive industry. This program is your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding profession.

Students who complete this diploma will earn credit toward completion of the Automotive Technology, A.A.S. degree. 

Join the ranks of automotive professionals with our comprehensive Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program. This program prepares students for a successful career in the automotive industry by combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Graduates receive a well-rounded education that meets industry standards and prepares them for various roles in automotive maintenance and repair.

Students gain real-world experience in IWCC’s lab, arming themselves with the specific knowledge to qualify for an entry-level position. This program addresses:

Engine Repair
Fuel and emission systems
Electronic systems
Manual and automatic transmissions
Brakes
Air conditioning
Steering and suspension systems
Powertrain management systems

Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned an Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair diploma by completion.

Are you passionate about aviation and skilled with your hands? Take your career to new heights with our Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe Certificate program. This specialized program is designed for individuals who already hold a current FAA Powerplant Mechanic Rating or have completed FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school training in general subject areas.

Program Highlights:

Focused Training: Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience specifically tailored to airframe maintenance.
FAA Certification Prep: Prepare thoroughly for the FAA written, oral, and practical tests required to earn your Airframe Mechanic’s certificate.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and inspect airframe structures, including aircraft wings, fuselage, and flight control surfaces.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe Certificate is for those individuals who already hold a current and effective Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Powerplant Mechanic License or who have taken and passed the FAA General Subject Areas per 14 Code of Federal Regulations 147 Appendix B at an FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school.

Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S. degree

*This course is offered off-campus at the IWCC Aviation Center.

Are you passionate about aviation and skilled with your hands? Take your career to new heights with our Aviation Maintenance Tech: Powerplant Certificate. This specialized program is designed for individuals who already hold a current FAA Airframe Mechanic Rating or have completed FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school training in general subject areas.

Program Highlights:

Master FAA Regulations: Understand and apply FAA regulations, specifications, and type certificate data sheets related to powerplant maintenance.

Expertise in Powerplant Mechanics: Recall and apply knowledge to pass FAA written, oral, and practical tests for all powerplant subject areas.

Hands-on Experience: Perform servicing, maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, alteration, and inspection of powerplants and propellers to FAA standards.

The Aviation Maintenance Tech: Powerplant Certificate is for those individuals who already hold a current and effective Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Airframe Mechanic License or who have taken and passed the FAA General Subject Areas per 14 Code of Federal Regulations 147 Appendix B at an FAA approved aviation maintenance technician school.

Students who complete this certificate will earn credit toward completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S. degree. 

*This course is offered off-campus at the IWCC Aviation Center.

Join the elite ranks of Aviation Maintenance Technicians with our Aviation Maintenance Technology A.A.S. program. Accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Part 147, this program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills essential for a successful career in the aviation industry.

Program Highlights:

Comprehensive FAA Curriculum: Learn from a structured curriculum that meets FAA Part 147 guidelines, covering both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft, reciprocating and turbine engines.
Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art facilities and labs, preparing you for real-world challenges in aircraft maintenance.
Certification Preparation: Prepare to ace the FAA’s written, oral, and practical tests to earn your Mechanic’s certificate with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree: Graduate with a recognized A.A.S. degree, enhancing your career prospects and opening doors to advanced opportunities in the field.

Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned an Aviation Maintenance Technology: Airframe certificate and Aviation Maintenance Technology: Powerplant certificate by completion.

*This course is offered off-campus at the IWCC Aviation Center.

Are you passionate about diesel engines and eager to start a career as a skilled diesel mechanic? Iowa Western Community College’s Diesel Mechanics Diploma program provides the hands-on training and technical expertise you need to excel in maintaining over-the-road diesel trucks.

Our comprehensive diploma program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing you to become an entry-level diesel mechanic. You will learn from industry experts and gain proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and related systems.

Students who complete this diploma will earn credit toward completion of the Diesel Technology, A.A.S. degree. 

Are you ready to become a highly skilled diesel truck technician? Our Diesel Technology program offers a comprehensive path to mastering the complexities of diesel engines and systems. Designed for those passionate about heavy-duty machinery, this program prepares you to excel in the competitive field of diesel truck maintenance.

Students gain practical experience from day one with our state-of-the-art diesel labs and workshops. Also, students master engines, transmissions, drive axles, electrical systems, and auxiliary systems crucial to diesel truck maintenance. Last, students learn through a blend of theory classes and immersive practical experiences that reflect industry standards.

Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned a Diesel Mechanics diploma by completion.