Mercedes-Benz College Automotive AAS Program Fact Sheet

What is a Mercedes-Benz Service Technician?	A Mercedes-Benz service technician works in a prestigious Mercedes-Benz dealership where they provide top of the line customer service. A Mercedes-Benz service technician begins their service by inspecting the vehicle and then diagnosing any issues. The Mercedes-Benz service technician will then complete the required maintenance and repair of the vehicle and its parts, including changing oil, giving tune-ups, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires. They also repair and/or replace worn parts, such as brake pads and wheel bearings.
Degrees and Certificates	Mercedes-Benz College Automotive Program, AAS
Prerequisite Courses	FYES 1000 Degree level proficiency required to take degree level General Education courses. Diploma level proficiency in English and reading required to take AUMB technical courses. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
Length of Program	Degree: 5 semesters 63 Credit hours
Semester Program Begins	Fall semester
Application Process	Applicants to the Mercedes-Benz College Automotive program must meet all Admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu and submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required.
Program Deadlines	You may enter in the fall term.
For more information, contact:	Mark Whittaker, MarkWhittaker@GwinnettTech.edu, 678-226-6354.
For admission and enrollment, contact:	Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email ACTTeam@GwinnettTech.edu.

Quick Facts

(This data was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

2016 Median pay	$35,200 to $38,470
Entry level education	Associate degree, diploma, certificate
Number of jobs, 2014 - 2024	237,200
Job growth, 2014 - 2024	9%