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Automotive Manufacturer Certifications

Highly trained, experienced auto technicians with automotive manufacturer certifications are always in demand at dealerships in Virginia and northeast North Carolina. TCC’s exclusive manufacturer specialization courses provide a mix of hands-on and online learning to help students achieve automotive manufacturer certifications. These two-year programs combine theory, hands-on work and live shop experience to give you the most up-to-date education available.

As you progress through the curriculum, you’ll learn about major automobile components and systems including brakes, suspension, emissions, transmissions, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, powertrains, and engine management systems. You’ll develop skills in automotive diagnostics, tune-ups and repairs. Along with your degree, you will earn valuable industry credentials.

MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS

automotive certifications, MOPAR CAP

Mopar CAP

Mopar CAP is designed to train students to become automotive technicians at Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat dealerships. This program is a two-year cooperative education program leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.

Students spend sessions in class and in a sponsoring Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealership.


manufacturer automotive certifications Ford ASSET

FORD ASSET

Ford’s Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program prepares you for a career as an automotive technician servicing Ford and Lincoln vehicles at authorized dealerships.

This program is a partnership between Tidewater Community College and Ford Motor Company, and is the only one of its kind in Virginia. As a student, you’ll receive specialized, hands-on training while earning an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.


manufacturer automotive certifications PACT Honda

HONDA PACT

Honda PACT offers students the opportunity to train and work at Honda and Acura dealerships in preparation for work as technicians. Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) prepares you for a career as an automotive technician servicing Honda and Acura vehicles at authorized dealerships.

This program is a partnership between Tidewater Community College and American Honda Motor Company. As a student, you’ll receive specialized, hands-on training while earning an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.


TOYOTA T-TEN

The T-TEN program offers students the opportunity to train and work in Toyota or Lexus dealerships. Toyota Technician Training and Education Network (T-TEN) program prepares you for a career as an automotive technician servicing Toyota and Lexus vehicles at authorized dealerships.

This program is a partnership between Tidewater Community College and Toyota Motor Corporation. As a student, you’ll receive specialized, hands-on training while earning an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.


subaru automotive certifications

SUBARU U

The Subaru U program prepares you for a career in a Subaru dealership as an automotive technician, and offers the opportunity to train and work in Subaru dealerships.

This program is a partnership between Tidewater Community College and Subaru of America, Inc. As a student, you’ll receive specialized, hands-on training while earning an Associate of Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology.


Put Your Career in High Gear with Automotive Manufacturer Certifications


SPONSORING DEALERSHIPS

Hampton Roads sponsoring dealerships
  • Carolina Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram, Elizabeth City, N.C.
  • Southern Dodge/Ram, Chesapeake
  • Hall Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram, Virginia Beach
  • Checkered Flag Chrysler/Jeep, Hampton
  • Checkered Flag Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram/Fiat, Newport News
  • Quinn Motors Inc., Gloucester
  • Southern Chrysler/Jeep, Chesapeake
  • Southern Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram/Fiat, Norfolk
  • Starr Motors Inc., Suffolk
Hampton Roads sponsoring dealerships
  • Barton Ford, Suffolk
  • Beach Ford, Virginia Beach
  • Bill Talley, Richmond
  • Bill Talley, Richmond
  • Cavalier Ford/Lincoln, Chesapeake
  • Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square, Chesapeake
  • Colonial Ford Trucks, Chesapeake
  • Crossroads Ford, Prince George
  • Haley South Ford, Richmond
  • Hall Ford, Elizabeth City, N.C.
  • Hall Ford/Lincoln, Newport News
  • Priority Ford, Norfolk
  • R.D. Sawyer, Manteo, NC
  • Richmond Ford/Lincoln, Richmond
  • Richmond Ford West, Richmond
  • Sheehy Ford, Richmond
  • Sheehy Ford, Ashland
  • Williamsburg Ford, Williamsburg
  • Wynne Ford, Hampton
Hampton Roads sponsoring dealerships
  • Casey Honda, Newport News
  • Checkered Flag Honda, Norfolk
  • First Team Honda, Chesapeake
  • Hall Acura, Virginia Beach
  • Hall Acura, Newport News
  • Hall Honda, Virginia Beach
  • Hall Honda of Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, N.C.
  • Priority Acura, Chesapeake
  • Priority Honda Chesapeake, Chesapeake
  • Priority Honda Hampton, Hampton
  • Williamsburg Honda, Williamsburg
Hampton Roads sponsoring dealerships
  • Casey Toyota, Williamsburg
  • Priority Lexus, Newport News
  • Priority Lexus, Virginia Beach
  • Hall Toyota, Virginia Beach
  • Checkered Flag Toyota, Virginia Beach
  • Elizabeth City Toyota, Elizabeth City, N.C.
  • First Team Toyota, Chesapeake
  • Gloucester Toyota, Gloucester
  • Pearson Toyota, Newport News
  • Priority Toyota Greenbrier, Chesapeake
  • Priority Toyota Hampton, Hampton
Hampton Roads sponsoring dealerships
  • Casey Subaru, Newport News
  • First Team Subaru, Chesapeake
  • First Team Subaru, Norfolk
  • RK Subaru, Virginia Beach