Westwood College

If you are really interested in the field of automotive repair and technology and would like to start your career in it, but would like to earn more than a diploma, Westwood College offers an Associate's degree program in Automotive Technology at their Denver North, Colorado campus. The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and meets the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) quality standards. Westwood College is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

As a student of Westwood College's automotive repair program you can learn how to service, diagnose, and repair cars. Areas of study include engine performance, engine repair, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, automatic transmission and transaxle, suspension and steering, manual drive train and axles, and heating and air conditioning.

Facilities include a six-bay automotive shop that has been NATEF and ASE certified. Automotive training labs include computerized testing and diagnostics equipment as well as handheld scanners and alignment machines.

Courses in Westwood College's automotive technology program may include: automotive brake systems, automotive electronics, automotive engine rebuilding, automotive A/C and climate control systems, automatic suspension and steering, automotive engine rebuilding, automotive engine performance, and advanced automotive engine performance.

As a graduate of Westwood College's automotive technology program you could be qualified to work as an entry-level automotive technician or mechanic, a fleet technician or mechanic, a transmission technician, or a parts sales manager.

Westwood College's Denver North campus enjoys a view of the Rocky Mountains. The campus also offers a variety of student services. Housing coordinators can help you arrange housing near the campus and career services staff can help you prepare for your career goals. Student activities are available and can help you develop new friendships. You also have the choice of participating in community service learning projects. In addition, alumni of Westwood College can take updated courses for free so that you can stay on top of any new developments in the field.