CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE (C.S.C.)
Turn your passion for cars into a career!
The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Diagnostics and Repair training program exists to meet the non-conventional short-term training needs of many adults in our service region and to help them pursue a rewarding career.
The Automotive Diagnostics and Repair training program consists of a credit-based, fast-track, short-term curriculum to prepare students for entry-level automotive diagnostic and repair technician positions.
Students have an opportunity to earn NC3 Snap-On® and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE®) Entry-Level credentials, in addition to the Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Diagnostics and Repair.
The Automotive Diagnostics and Repair training program consists of a credit-based, fast-track, short-term curriculum to prepare students for entry-level automotive diagnostic and repair technician positions. The program will cover standard practices, basic operational procedures, safety, ignition and fuel systems, tune-up, mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repair, brake systems, alignment, suspension, and steering. The students will also receive instruction in digital literacy.
Southwest Virginia Community College has options to help you pay for a degree or certificate. A high percentage of students receive assistance through financial aid.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Four Southwest Virginia Community College students won awards at the Virginia Skills USA competition in Virginia Beach, April 18-21, 2024, guided by instructors Steven Olinger and
The ASE Education Foundation has accredited Southwest Virginia Community College’s (SWCC) automotive diagnostic repair program in maintenance and light repair. The ASE Education Foundation’s accreditation process is a rigorous evaluation,
All four students from Southwest Virginia Community College competing at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference April 21st-23rd, 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA returned home with awards. From the Precision Machining
All Southwest locations are CLOSED on Tuesday, February 24, due to inclement weather.
NOTICE: The Local College Board will meet on Thursday, March 12, at 4:00 PM in Tazewell Hall, Room T-302.