Program Highlights
Diagnose and repair increasingly high-tech vehicles to keep drivers on the road.
- Develop your problem-solving skills.
- Train in a state-of-the-art facility with the newest automotive technology equipment.
- Certify with Ford/Lincoln Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) and Toyota/Lexus Technician Training and education Network (T-TEN).
- Skills learned can be used to be an auto service tech, collision tech, service advisor, collision estimator, auto shop owner, parts professional or automotive machinist.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following associate degree and certificate programs to successfully equip you for a career in the auto tech field. Explore available automotive technology classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with the program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, automotive technology (AUT) classes (except AUT 210) have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. AUT 210 has a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour.
For fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, automotive technology (AUT) classes (except AUT 210) have a tuition rate of $215.25 per credit hour for in-district residents. AUT 210 has a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour.
Get more information on tuition and fees.
Students are required to have a basic set of automotive tools. Books sold separately.
Automotive Technician • Certificate of Achievement
Program costs as of August 2024 (through summer 2025):
- Tuition and fees: $7,544
- Books: $661.36
- Tools: $5,676.47
- Total: $13,881.83
Program costs as of August 2025:
- Tuition and fees: $7,719
- Books: $728.19
- Tools: $6,027.58
- Total: $14,474.77
Learn more about cost of attendance.
There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.
Job Outlook
Info Sessions/Tours
Info sessions
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in automotive technology! Events will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield. Upcoming date(s) include:
- Tuesday, May 20, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
Tours
Join us for a tour! View our state-of-the-art facilities and learn about the affordable training options at LLCC’s Workforce Institute. Contact Jeff Martin, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2373, or Mirranda Campbell, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2226.
Questions
For additional questions or help with registering for class, schedule a meeting with Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, or call Darla at 217-786-2407 or email Darla. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.
Partnerships
The Workforce Institute partnerships with Ford/Lincoln ACE (Automotive Career Exploration) and Toyota/Lexus T-TEN (Technician Training & Education Network) allows students access to industry leading automotive technician training. The partnership agreement with Southern Illinois University Carbondale allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology.
