GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Prepares students to diagnose, service and repair cars and light trucks — engines, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical and electronic systems, transmissions, heating and air conditioning. Combines shop work with the diagnostic equipment and manufacturer procedures used in a working service department, and leads toward ASE certification.
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A direct technical route; compare real shop practice and employer-recognized credentials.
Ironwood, MI · $4,800/yr
New York City College of Technology (City Tech)
Public UniversityBrooklyn, NY · $7,332/yr · 82% admit
Field of Study
Trades & Skilled Labor
CIP Code
47.0604
Carpentry Trade
Wood construction and finishing. Prepares students to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures with hand and power tools, covering framing, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry, construction materials and selection, blueprint reading, job estimating, technical mathematics, and applicable codes and standards.
Diesel Technology
Covers the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of diesel engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, and heavy-duty vehicles including trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Students earn hands-on training with engine analyzers, scan tools, and manufacturer-specific systems. Graduates work as diesel mechanics and heavy equipment technicians at trucking companies, dealerships, and fleet operations.
Electrical Trade
Electrical installation and repair. Applies technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems - residential, commercial, and industrial power wiring, motors, controls, and distribution panels. Coursework covers electrical and electronic principles, wiring, power transmission, safety, testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Elevator Technology
Prepares students to install, maintain, and repair elevators, escalators, and moving walkways in commercial and residential buildings. Students study electrical systems, hydraulics, safety codes, and blueprint reading through apprenticeship-aligned coursework. Graduates work as elevator installers and repairers, one of the highest-paid skilled trades in the construction industry.
HVAC Technology
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology - training technicians to install, service, repair, and maintain heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Covers diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they apply to system repair.
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Two-year applied program training technicians to install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment - motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical systems. Found at most community colleges and technical schools. Direct path into manufacturing maintenance roles.
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