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They diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul all types of vehicles.  \nBuild your best self.  \nTALK TO AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR TODAY! 785.670.2200  \nLEARNING AT WASHBURN TECH  \nWashburn Tech provides training that uses high-tech diagnostic and repair tools on a fleet of late-model vehicles in a new, cuttingedge facility. Instruction includes basic theory and familiarization of automotive components, engine repair and performance, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmission, brakes and electricity/ electronics. The program is nationally certified and includes both classroom and hands-on learning. Attending full-day, you can complete the program in two semesters, while half-day students can finish in four semesters. Upon completion, students can earn a 52-credit-hour technical certificate and be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University.  \nJOB AND SALARY OUTLOOK  \nEmployment projections are better for technicians who have an automotive  \nCAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION »  \n+ auto repair  \n+ auto parts  \n+ auto marketing  \n+ auto machinist  \n+ fleet maintenance + body repair + sales representative + estimator  \ntechnician education. According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the average salary in this field in 2024 was $18.35- $24.05 an hour or $38,164- $50,021 annually.  \nENTRY REQUIREMENTS  \nFor dual-credit high school students submission of an application, official partial transcript, and consent to enroll form are required. Adult students must complete an application and submit an official copy of all transcripts. Please see an admissions counselor for details.  \nCERTIFICATIONS  \n+ ASE Brakes; ASE Engine Performance + ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems  \n+ ASE Suspension & Steering  \n+ ASE Automatic Transmission/Transaxle  \n+ ASE Manual Drive Trains  \n+ ASE Engine Repair; ASE Heating & Air  \nWASHBURN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5724 SW HUNTOON STREET | TOPEKA , KANSAS 6 6 6 0 4 | WASHBURNTECH. 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