Auto Repair Technician High-level Technology. Hands-on Learning. Exciting Career Opportunities.

The Auto Repair program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is one of the state’s leading auto repair programs. This program provides you with high-tech, professional skills that will keep you in constant demand and open doors to numerous career opportunities.

Lake Washington's affordable program features a hands-on auto repair learning environment with the most current tools, equipment and computerized instruments available. The class area is designed to simulate an actual industry repair shop environment.

Students can obtain a General Service Technician Certificate of Completion (2 quarters), a Certificate of Proficiency (5 quarters), or a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree (6 quarters). After you complete this program, you’ll be highly-trained and qualified for employment in the high-demand field of auto repair.

11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 739-8300 | advising@lwtech.edu LWTech.edu/autorepair

“Every day I ask myself, “When will I come to work and feel like I’m actually working?” What a dream come true!“

—Hunter, Auto Repair Technician graduate

 

   

Find out more! Nolan Koreski (425) 739-8352 nolan.koreski@lwtech.edu Jerry Peterson (425) 739-8362 jerry.peterson@lwtech.edu Michael Richmond (425) 739-8428 michael.richmond@lwtech.edu www.LWTech.edu/autorepair Lake Washington Institute of Technology values equality of opportunity, human dignity, racial, cultural and ethnic diversity both as an educational institution and as an employer. The institute provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The institute complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment, educational programs and admission. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures and complaints may be directed to Melissa Lamy, Executive Director, Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator,11605 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, (425) 739-8212 or (425) 739-8122 (TDD).

Career Opportunities Cars are currently designed and engineered at a higher level of technology than ever before. This produces a high demand for trained repair technicians who can meet the increased technical challenges of today’s cars. As a well-trained technician with current skills, you can expect rapid employment and a steadily rising income.

Students who successfully complete Lake Washington's Auto Repair Technician program will have immediate access to numerous career opportunities in the auto repair industry, including:

• Automotive dealership service centers

• Independent repair shops • Specialty/customized shops • Fleet service

Lake Washington is surrounded by some of the top repair shops in the region, providing easy access to many exciting job opportunities.

Program Highlights

• The training is targeted for you to pass the ASE industry certification tests.

• Learn the full range of entry-level auto repair skills, including diagnostics, electrical/computer, mechanical, hydraulic and air conditioning.

• Hybrid technology is integrated into the training. • Work on several types of auto makes and models. Many

other auto programs are specific to just one brand of car. • Work on real customer cars with computer-driven systems. • Enter the program at any quarter.

Our Automotive Repair Tech program is accredited every five years by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. All of our faculty are ASE tested and Master Technician certified.

Learn from Industry Experts

From the first day of class, you’ll experience your instructors’ genuine interest in your success. They, as well as the entire Lake Washington staff, are committed to seeing you achieve your dreams and goals.

Lake Washington’s Auto Program instructors average 30 years of experience teaching and working in the auto repair industry. All instructors hold numerous industry certifications, and are recognized in the industry as experts in teaching auto repair.

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