Working as an automotive technician requires specialized knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles. Hands-on training is important in automotive technician education to teach aspiring technicians these required skills. At NYADI The College of Transportation Technology in Jamaica, NY, we provide automotive academic programs that combine classroom learning and hands-on training to prepare students for success. Here, we explore the value of hands-on training in automotive technician programs.

Why Is Hands-On Training Important for Automotive Technician Education?

Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks. Some of their typical job duties include identifying problems using diagnostic equipment, testing car parts and systems, performing basic care and maintenance, repairing or replacing parts, and more. To learn how to do all these responsibilities, automotive technicians need hands-on practice performing them in their training courses. Hands-on training in a simulated learning environment helps students learn and develop the skills they’ll need to work in the auto industry. It is also important because it enhances problem-solving skills, confidence, and safety, all of which are necessary when transitioning to the workplace.

NYADI’s Hands-On Training Programs

NYADI is proud to offer a range of academic programs that utilize hands-on learning to prepare students to work in real-life environments. We offer both degree and certificate programs to meet the varying needs of students, including:

Automotive Technology Degree Program

Our Automotive Technology degree program provides hands-on training to teach aspiring auto technicians the skills they’ll need to use in repair shops. Training topics include engine performance and repair, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, manual drive trains, and more.

Automotive and Diesel Technology Degree Program

The Automotive and Diesel Technology degree program at NYADI prepares students to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs through hands-on training. After completing the program, students will know how to repair gasoline and diesel engines, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, and heavy-duty chassis.

Automotive Service Technology Certificate Program

NYADI’s Automotive Service Technology certificate program uses both classroom learning and hands-on training to prepare students for their careers in less than a year. Students will learn how to diagnose, repair, and maintain engines, brakes, steering and suspension, axles, automatic transmissions, heating and air conditioning, and more.

Truck and Diesel Service Technology Certificate Program

Our Truck and Diesel Service Technology certificate program is hands-on to help students gain the professional skills they’ll need to succeed. Students will learn how to test, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, heavy-duty chassis, brakes, steering and suspension systems, electrical components, and more.

Collision Repair Technology Certificate Program

The Collision Repair Technology certificate program employs hands-on training to educate students on performing common job duties. These include completing specialized diagnostic tests, analyzing and assessing vehicle damage, and properly repairing and refinishing vehicles involved in collisions.

All of our academic programs feature hands-on training to teach students the skills they’ll need to use once they graduate and start working in repair shops, dealerships, and other automotive settings.

What Are the Benefits of Training at NYADI?

NYADI is dedicated to preparing students for success in the automotive industry by offering up-to-date classroom learning and hands-on lessons taught by ASE-certified instructors. However, the benefits of attending NYADI don’t stop with our academic programs. Some other benefits you can get from completing automotive education at NYADI include:

• Career services department that assists with resume and job interview prep, job searches, tutoring, etc.
• Student help center for additional resources and assistance
• Flexible full- and part-time course options
• Financial aid is available to students who qualify
• Manufacturer partnerships with Ford, Audi USA, Toyota, and more

NYADI is proud to be an Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) technical college, so we accept students of all backgrounds, including those who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Students without high school diplomas will take Test Assessment Secondary Completion (TASC) courses to prepare them for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam.

Begin Your Hands-On Auto Training at NYADI

Whether you want to be an automotive technician, a diesel technician, or a collision repair technician, hands-on training from NYADI can help you thrive. Based in Jamaica, NY, NYADI is here to help you start your journey to a successful career in the automotive industry. To learn more about admissions or enrollment to our programs, contact an admissions representative today.