MOPAR (CAP) College Automotive Program Fact Sheet

What is a MOPAR (CAP) Automotive Service Technician?	A MOPAR (CAP) Automotive Service Technician works in a Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or Chrysler dealership where they provide top-of-the line customer service. A MOPAR (CAP) service technician begins service by inspecting the vehicle and diagnosing any issues. The MOPAR (CAP) service technician performs the required maintenance and repair of the vehicle and -its parts, and will change oil, perform a tuneup, check fluid levels and rotate tires. Technicians also repair and/or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings and even engines.
Degrees and Certificates	MOPAR (CAP) College Automotive Program, AAS MOPAR (CAP) College Automotive Program, Diploma MOPAR (CAP) Electrical Technician Program, Certificate MOPAR (CAP) Engine Performance Program, Certificate
Prerequisite Courses	FYES 1000 Degree level proficiency is required to take degree level General Education courses. Please refer to course descriptions in online catalog for specific prerequisites. Students are encouraged to complete any learning support courses needed, and then General Education courses. Diploma level proficiency is required to take diploma level General Education courses and ACAP Technical courses.
Length of Program	Degree: 5 semesters 63 Credit hours Diploma: 4 semesters 56 Credit hours
Semester Program Begins	Fall semester
Application Process	Applicants to the MOPAR (CAP) College Automotive Program must meet all Admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals may apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. Students applying for any of the MOPAR (CAP) certificates must be accepted into the MOPAR (CAP) College Automotive degree or diploma program.
Program Deadlines	You may enter in the fall term.
For more information, contact:	Andy Lindman, program director, ALindman@GwinnettTech.edu, 678-226-6709.
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	$35,000 - $48,900
Entry Level Education	Associate degree, diploma, certificate
Number of jobs, 2016	366,400
Job growth, 2010-2020	14%