Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Tune-Up
Career Studies CertificateSouthside Virginia Community College
The career studies program is a response to the non-conventional, short-term program of study needs of many adults within the college region. It is designed on the basis of a series of specialized program options that represent a wide variety of career and academic interest course areas. These options include a minimum amount of course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each program option is designed as a distinct mini-curriculum within a broader range of adult education possibilities.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Credit Requirements

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
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?

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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The student development (SDV 100) requirement at SVCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP, IB, Dantes, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. |
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College Level Information

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Is This College Right For Me? | Some of main reasons that students pick SVCC are the location, affordability, and student-centered focus of the employees. SVCC is located in southside Virginia with two campuses and five off-site centers, often making it a short drive. SVCC offers small class sizes which allows for a personable experience with faculty. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at SVCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the SVCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
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

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