Automotive Technology Certificate & Degree Course Sequences

Getting Started

The Automotive degree and the Auto Body Repair and Automotive Machining certificates have special admission requirements and enrollment limits. The first step to entering the program is to take the college’s free placement test and meet with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs staff; to schedule an appointment call 503.399.5120. There are entry-level expectations for skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. Your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.

 For admission to the program, an application is required. This is a separate step from the testing and assessment steps. Applications are available –

• Online
• Advising and First Year Programs
• Admissions
• Applied Technologies office in Building 20
• Automotive program staff office in Building 4, Room 292

Enrollment in the Automotive program is limited –

• There is an early deadline for applications
• All applicants must attend the automotive technology orientation as a prerequisite for acceptance into the program
  • We recommend that you contact Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs at 503.399.5120, or the Automotive Technology Program Chair at 503.399.6523 for details
• To enroll, you must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.

See course descriptions for more information about your classes.

Automotive Body Repair 

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours.

Automotive Entry Level Technician Certificate

Automotive Machining Certificate

Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree