Automotive Technician Training

Gain the knowledge and shop experience needed to enter the repair industry as a competent entry-level mechanic.

Lincoln Tech’s Columbia, MD auto mechanic school can help you launch a career working with cars in Maryland, Delaware, northern Virginia, and our nation’s capital. Over 12,000 auto technician jobs are projected to be open in the State of Maryland by 2030¹, making this a great time to start training.

Our automotive school features 15 fully-equipped bays, real-world auto lifts, computerized diagnostic equipment, Matco tools and more, the auto mechanic school in Columbia can help you turn your dream of working with cars into a reality.

After graduation, you can also choose to continue your training by earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Management for added earning potential.

Skills Acquired at Our Columbia, MD Auto Mechanic School

• Rebuild an engine, flush a brake line, and troubleshoot on-board computers.
• Diagnose and repair transmissions and drive train components.
• Repair A/C and heating systems, power windows, doors, and seats.
• Perform basic maintenance, including oil changes, tune-ups, and tire rotations.
• Study theory and application of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Apply mechanical and technical principles to automotive steering, alignment, and suspension systems.

Lincoln Tech Can Prepare You for Working in:

• Dealerships
• Franchise repair facilities
• Independent garages and repair shops

Training to become an auto technician is a smart career choice – Lincoln Tech’s auto mechanic school in Columbia can help you get started. Call or visit the campus today.

 ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, tests and certifies professionals for excellence in automotive repair and service. At Lincoln Tech's Columbia campus, students will learn from ASE-certified instructors who love to teach and who bring valuable real-world experience to the classrooms and training facilities.

These auto career training programs are currently offered at Lincoln Tech in Columbia, MD: