J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is located in Richmond, Virginia, the state's centralized capital. JSRCC offers associate's degrees and certificate automotive technology programs. The degree program is a bit more comprehensive than the certificate program and generally takes longer to complete. According to the school website, JSRCC 's automotive technology program is \"designed to prepare individuals for employment in the automotive repair industry or to serve the continuing education needs of an automotive technician working in the field.\" Classes appearing in both programs are in engine repair, braking and suspension, electric systems, climate control and much more. Interested students need to have a high school diploma, complete an application and take a placement test in reading, writing and mathematics.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1651 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228-2327
804-371-3000
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Tidewater Community College's Regional Automotive Center is located in eastern Virginia in Chesapeake. This comprehensive program qualifies students for degree and certificate programs in a wide range of automotive technology areas. According to the TCC website, the automotive technology program provides training in the automotive field and provides updated training for those already working. The program teaches automotive repair and servicing, engine performance, automotive transmissions, power trains, wheel alignment, suspension and brakes, electrical systems and air conditioning. Program lengths range from a few months up to two years. To be admitted to the program, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 18 years old, have a valid driver license with no serious violations and complete placement testing in reading, composition and mathematics.
TCC Regional Automotive Center
600 Innovation Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-822-5081
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Danville Community College is located in Danville, which is in southern Virginia near the border of Virginia and North Carolina. DCC offers an automotive analysis and repair diploma program. According to the DCC website, the program trains students in theoretical and practical engine overhaul and tune up, emission control servicing, automatic transmission repair, power train repair, front-end alignment, fuel and electrical system diagnosis and routine maintenance on automobiles. The program also has social and business communications classes. The program is two years in length for a full time student. Applicants must apply to the school and pay an application fee, have a high school diploma or equivalent and take a placement test in English, math and reading.
Danville Community College
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541-4088
434-797-2222
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