{"id":6073,"date":"2015-12-07T22:14:46","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T22:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/transportation\/?page_id=6073"},"modified":"2022-06-08T13:58:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T13:58:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/transportation\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Department"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6192″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Automotive body technicians make $45,000 a year<\/strong> on average<\/a> in the state of Missouri. Make the money you want doing a job that\u00a0challenges you to repair what is broken. Whatever your road to success, acquire an\u00a0Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology from Ozarks Technical Community College.<\/p>\n

Choose a program best suited to your interests: \u00a0Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology. Each provides a road to success in the growing transportation industry.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_text_separator title=”Auto Collision Repair” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/188014943″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Fix what’s broken in the Auto Collision Repair program. In this hands-on program, students will gain employable skills\u00a0in a positive learning environment. Designed with students in mind, Collision Repair courses will help\u00a0students fulfill their potential within the collision repair field. Classes include Painting and Refinishing Preparation, Damage Repair Metal Welding and Cutting and Structural Repair. Upon completion, students receive an Auto Collision Repair Technology Certificate<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_text_separator title=”Automotive Technology” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/188016460″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Become an expert of your car in the Automotive Technology program at OTC. The comprehensive program taught by certified instructors provides students with must-have skills to diagnose and repair automobiles in various entry-level automotive specialty positions. Learn the fundamentals of automotive system design, operation, diagnosis and repair in hands-on classes like Engine Repair, Brakes and Steering and Suspension. Upon completion, students receive an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_text_separator title=”Diesel Technology” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/188016957″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Learn how to work on large vehicles in small groups. The Diesel Technology program focuses on the repair, maintenance and operation of medium and heavy duty trucks. Learn the skills to become an entry-level diesel mechanic in classes like Diesel Engine Repair, Suspension and Steering and Heavy Duty Drives. Plus, gain real-world experience during an internship project your last semester. Upon completion, students receive an Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_text_separator title=”ASE & NATEF Standards” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]OTC’s Auto Collision Repair <\/a>(ABR), Automotive Technology\u00a0<\/a> (AUM) and Diesel Technology <\/a>(DSL) \u00a0programs meet the standard requirements of Automotive Standards of Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (NATEF).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Accreditation Information<\/h2>\n

Auto Collision Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

The degree program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation<\/a> (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, (703) 669-6650<\/a>.\u00a0 The program\u2019s next scheduled review is during the Fall 2021 semester.<\/em><\/p>\n

Program Snapshot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Automotive Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

The degree program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation<\/a>(NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, (703) 669-6650<\/a>.\u00a0 The program\u2019s last review was during the Fall 2016 semester.<\/em><\/p>\n

Program Snapshot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Diesel Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

The degree program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation<\/a> (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, (703) 669-6650<\/a>.\u00a0 The program\u2019s next scheduled review is during the Fall 2017 semester.<\/em><\/p>\n

Program Snapshot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate Survey Report<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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