Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Trainee
Career Studies CertificateEastern Shore Community College
The Automotive Trainee Career Studies Certificate (Plan Code 221-909-02) is designed for students in Accomack County Public School's dual enrollment automotive program. Students are prepared for an entry-level position in an automotive repair facility.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: Identify various career options in the automotive repair industry. Demonstrate safe work habits related to the automotive repair industry. Perform basic tasks in an automotive repair facility.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | This program is for ACPS Dual Enrollment only. |
Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes Students must meet ESCC admission requirements. Students must also complete placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics, and scores will be used for appropriate course placement. New students should see a ESCC career coach for more information. |
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Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation. |
Credit for Prior Learning | https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Analysis and Repair | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Major | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Northern Virginia Community College | Automotive Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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49-3023.00 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
49-2093.00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
49-2096.00 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
Cost To Complete
