Cerritos College Automotive Program Starts 11th Import Technician Training Program

NORWALK, Calif. - Jan. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- The first program started in 2004. Hundreds of students have graduates since then!

“The Import Technician Training Program is designed to meet the needs of the local import automotive industry, the employers, and the students. By providing a program that will supply the student with a combination of theoretical, lab, and actual on the job training, the student will leave the school with a strong foundation that will support them for their entire automotive career. The employer gets an entry level technician that is ready to learn and take his/her career to the next level. It’s a winning situation for all!” said Automotive Instructor, Leonard Glick.

The curriculum was designed by Cerritos College Automotive Program instructors, in a format patterned after the highly successful GM, Ford, and Chrysler programs at Cerritos College. That format requires nine weeks in school followed by nine weeks working in a shop or dealership. The cycle continues for two years with six required automotive classes and five “on the job” work experience classes.

“I'm interested in the Import Technician training Program (ITTP) because I believe this is the right path on becoming an automotive Technician and hopefully work for a Volkswagen Dealership. I’m interested in Volkswagen has a good history, and the style of cars seem more eye catching and iconic especially the older style vehicles,” said ITTP student, Alvaro Azucena.

"My name is Martin Andrade and I'm really pursuing my goal in becoming a master technician for Nissan one day;  then fulfill my dream goal of having my own performance shop! That's why I'm really pumped up about being in the ITTP program. And the fact that they help me get a sponsor at a dealership is amazing, just gets me one step closer to fulfilling my goal!" said ITTP student, Martin Andrade.

In the classroom students learn about Brake and Alignment, Engines, Electrical/Electronics, Tune up/Emission Control, A/C and Accessories, and Power Train/Transmissions.

In the work experience classes, student to work in an automotive related job. The work experience classes are nine weeks and 225 hours.

“The work experience classes provide real world experience, a wage, and an opportunity to make connections in the industry. The students benefit by being able to develop a strong foundation as a start to a career in the automotive service industry. And Local industry is provided with qualified entry level technicians that can be further trained by the dealer or shop to be productive employees,” said Leonard Glick.

At the completion of the program, the student will receive the ITTP certificate from Cerritos College. The students can also receive an Associates (AA) degree at the completion of academic classes.

“Today’s automobiles require a high level of understanding with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. A formal education is a necessity when working with this technology. By combining the classroom and lab experiences along with actual on the job training, both the student and our local automotive service industry will reap the benefits,” said Automotive Instructor, Leonard Glick.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Cerritos College Automotive Technology Program offers certificates, degrees and special programs in automotive repair, collision repair, alternative fuels, smog training, advanced transportation technology and automotive management.

To learn more about our Automotive program, visit http://cms.cerritos.edu/auto or call Jessica Coronado at (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2909.

The Import Technician Training Program (ITTP) at Cerritos College is a two year Automotive certificate program. The program requires the completion of six automotive classes over a two year period along with five occupational work experience classes. At the completion of this program, the student will receive the ITTP certificate from Cerritos College.

The next ITTP program starts March 2015. To apply online, visit http://cms.cerritos.edu/auto/ittp.htm.