Automotive Careers - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Jump-start or rev up your skills

Turn your passion for cars and trucks into a diploma or degree from Western Iowa Tech. With your hands-on work experience and problem-solving skills, you will put your career in drive in the growing automotive field.

You learn from experienced instructors in an industry-certified training facility. When you complete your program, you’re ready for a career in:

Auto body and collision repair
Automotive technology systems
Auto body painting and detailing
Small engine repair

The automotive industry is fundamental to everyday life, ensuring steady demand for professionals who can maintain, repair, and innovate vehicles. You can take your career-ready skills to an automotive repair shop, dealership, manufacturing company, R&D department, and even motorsports.

Automotive Systems

Employers know that Western Iowa Tech-trained technicians have the specialized knowledge and skills to get every kind of automobile and light truck back in service.

Auto Mechanic | Dipl

One-Year Program

Take on key responsibilities in an auto repair facility, including electrical/electronics, engine overhaul, cooling systems, and suspension systems. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Automotive Technology | AAS

Two-Year Program

Expand your expertise with everything from front end alignments and brake repair to on-board computer controls and performance diagnostics. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Auto Body Repair and Refinishing

With these fundamental skills, you can make a distressed or damaged vehicle look like new again.

Auto Body Refinishing | Dipl

One-Year Program

Practice the skills you need for standard refinishing procedures, color blending, and color tinting, as well as solving common paint problems. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Auto Body Structural Repair | Dipl

One-Year Program

Gain experience with panel replacements, frame repair and analysis, and unibody structural repair using a frame machine and welding techniques. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Auto Collision Repair Technology | AAS

Two-Year Program

Get hands-on training with sheet metal fabrication, metal straightening, frame repair, body construction, cost estimating, and business procedures. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Make Western Iowa Tech YOUR PLACE
We help students grow and succeed through education and by offering affordable learning opportunities. Your path to your future starts in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our students are our focus
We make sure students get real-world experiences, use the latest technology, and learn from top-quality teachers. Whether they are earning a degree, certificate, or just learning new skills, we give our students the tools they need to succeed.

We get students ready for their auto careers with real-world, hands-on training. Students gain the maximum amount of experience with current vehicle technology using modern equipment. We have almost 100% job placement rate after graduation. Students will have fun doing something new and different every day.

Shane Sampson

Automotive Technology Instructor

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