Empower Your Future In Rosedale Tech’s
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Rosedale Tech offers live, in-person training geared toward helping you take charge of your future career head-on.
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I didn’t need another job, I needed a career. That is the reason I chose Rosedale, not only because it offered me a career but because auto repair was something I was very interested in.
Rosedale Alumni/Mechanic & Youtuber
Do What You Were Born To Do In Rosedale Tech’s
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM FEATURES
Graduates from our automotive technology training program have a base of knowledge needed to begin their careers in the automotive industry. In addition, our partnerships with employers and manufacturers allow us to provide a fully immersive learning experience with real-world scenarios.
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Learn from Experienced Instructors
with ASE certifications and experience working in the field. Our instructors apply real-world experience to their lessons in the classroom and labs and have a genuine interest in helping students succeed.
Work In-Person on Actual Equipment
to learn about the automotive industry through hands-on experience in an automotive shop equipped with lifts, Snap-on diagnostic and repair equipment, and other equipment that may be found in a future place of employment.
Prepare For Your Certifications
from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), PA State inspection, enhanced emissions inspection, and the opportunity to test for the Snap-on Multimeter Certification through the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).
Connect with a Multitude of Employers
for automotive employment opportunities. Once their education journey begins, Rosedale Tech students have the opportunity to connect with a number of employers hiring for local, regional or national positions.
What is the
JOB OUTLOOK FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS?
The automotive industry isn’t just looking for mechanics to turn wrenches all day. There is a major need for skilled technicians because vehicles are becoming highly complex machinery that incorporates computers, hybrid systems, autonomous technology, and electrical engineering that requires more knowledgeable auto repair workers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
JOB OPENINGS
for Automotive Service Technicians
There’s a rising auto technician shortage where shops can’t find enough qualified techs to meet this new demand for skilled labor. Every year there are about 69,000 job openings for qualified automotive technicians. In 2020, there were a total of 703,800 technicians employed. By 2030, the industry is expected to grow by 2,100 for a total of 705,900 technicians.
Rosedale Tech works with a large network of employers that offer regional and national career opportunities that are eager to hire Rosedale Tech graduates. Many of these employers are proactive in connecting with Rosedale Tech students and visit the school throughout the year for classroom presentations, mock interviews, and bi-annual career fairs.
Essential Qualifications for an Automotive Technician
Automotive shops prefer to hire employees with some post-secondary education. Most shops are especially interested in candidates having certifications and may offer a higher pay rate to employees with ASE certifications and inspection licenses.
Other qualifications of an automotive technician include:
- Customer-service soft skills for talking with customers about their vehicle problems
- Detail-oriented when inspecting and fixing intricate mechanical issues
- Mechanical skills for assembling engines and working with automotive systems technology
- Physical strength for lifting heavy automotive body parts
- Troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and identifying issues with vehicles
Rosedale Tech works with students to equip them with the foundational skills and qualifications needed to begin their journey in the automotive industry.
Here are some employers our graduates have gone on to work for:
Why Choose Rosedale Technical College
FOR YOUR AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING?
Don’t wait any longer to begin your journey at our automotive technology school. Whether you become an automotive technician or go down another career path, Rosedale Technical College offers a variety of highly immersive trade school programs. Contact us today to talk with an admissions representative to find the best fit for your interests and life goals.
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