Automotive Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our program? The following is a list of the most common questions we receive. If you have additional questions please contact one of our program advisors or visit one of our information sessions.
Pre-Program
Program Information
Flexibility
The greatest strength of the PCC Automotive program is flexibility. All automotive courses are self-paced and utilize a hybrid of web-based instruction and hands-on training. We operate 14 shifts throughout the week, offering all 15 automotive courses during each shift. Students work with lab staff to create a class schedule that works around their existing obligations. Attendance is evaluated on a weekly basis, meaning that if a student cannot attend their regularly schedule class time, they are allowed to attend any of the other available shifts to fulfill their attendance requirement.
Factory and Aftermarket Support
PCC is partnered with Subaru and Stellantis (MOPAR/Chrysler) to provide additional training opportunities to all PCC automotive students. Our partners have supplied curriculum, vehicles and equipment for student training. We also offer Snap-On (NC3) industry recognized training and certification.
ASE Certified Professors
All Automotive Faculty are ASE Master level Certified, with staff and Adjunct professors holding ASE certifications as well as a variety of factory certifications from Ford, Chrysler, Subaru, Hyundai, and more.
Low Cost
Our program strives to remove as many barriers for our students as possible. We only require a single textbook for all 15 classes, all additional learning materials are provided to the student. We curate and provide all necessary tools for the hands-on training portion of our classes.
State-of-the-art tools and vehicles
PCC Automotive students are trained using state of the art tools and vehicles. Through the use of automated tool control systems, students are able to get hands-on with some of the most cutting-edge diagnostic equipment available. Most of the vehicles used for hands-on training are from 2018 or later with new vehicles being deployed on a regular basis.
Instructional Information
Other Helpful Questions
ASE Certifications
Most of our courses are designed to align with the ASE A-series (A1-A9) of technician certifications. Upon completion of the related course, students should be capable of passing the designated ASE certification exam and achieve full certification once the work requirements are met. Our courses will prepare students to take ASE certification exams, not provide ASE certification (No program can give the ASE certification, as testing is always done through a third party).
Snap-On (NC3) Certifications
PCC has integrated several industry recognized NC3 certifications into our courses. Unlike the ASE certifications, PCC is able to fully certify students on certain tools and topics within the NC3 curriculum.
Do these certifications cost extra?
Yes and no. While the NC3 certifications are fully included with their respective courses, ASE certification requires a 3rd party (ASE) registration and testing process. The specific costs associated with ASE certifications can be found on their website.