Automotive techincian or mechanic schools in the DMV
10-27-2008, 01:22 PM
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Automotive techincian or mechanic schools in the DMV
Before I even start this, I'm not looking for wise a$$ remarks or comments you can keep those to yourself!!!
I was wondering if they were any trade schools or technical institutes in the area where you can go in and learn about more about automotive work. I realize I keep messing around with my car but I want to learn how to do more with engines like tuning, etc. I know they are schools like wyotech and UTI but those schools are not in the DMV. Does anyone know of anywhere like this in the area? If not, any apprenticeship programs?
Thanks
Jon
I was wondering if they were any trade schools or technical institutes in the area where you can go in and learn about more about automotive work. I realize I keep messing around with my car but I want to learn how to do more with engines like tuning, etc. I know they are schools like wyotech and UTI but those schools are not in the DMV. Does anyone know of anywhere like this in the area? If not, any apprenticeship programs?
Thanks
Jon
10-27-2008, 01:59 PM
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Nice are they a pretty good school?
Lincoln Tech, Columbia, MD
http://www.lincolnedu.com/campus/columbia-md
http://www.lincolnedu.com/campus/columbia-md
10-27-2008, 02:11 PM
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I just check it out there is a high performance institute but its either in TN or IN. It was the same thing at Wyotech and UTI. Both are in areas you would have to move to. Kinda like the job and all I have here, but the other stuff looks good. Nice look 
10-27-2008, 02:16 PM
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i asked this same question a while ago and talked to some workers and their best recommendation was to see if your local community college has the same programs. they told me at lincoln tech or uti they just learn the basics and its waaaaaaaaay expensive
10-27-2008, 03:25 PM
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I almost completed the automotive program at CCBC years ago right out of HS. I thought it was something I wanted to do for a living, because I enjoyed working on my cars and friends cars so much.
You do 3 months of school, and 3 months of work for 2 years. At the end you can test for your ASE's.
I did almost 1.5 years and I bailed. The work side of things was a joke, I was doing PDI's and basic work. I disliked the Service manager and that didnt help things. I think the "hardest" thing the dealer allowed me to do was an intake gasket on some POS Chevy. I realized the money sucked donkey d!ck, I didnt want to do i tthe rest of my life and I had learned very little. I bounced and never looked back. Ive done much more advanced things on my own now and with friends. I dont regret the experience though, I met some cool people and did learn some things...
You do 3 months of school, and 3 months of work for 2 years. At the end you can test for your ASE's.
I did almost 1.5 years and I bailed. The work side of things was a joke, I was doing PDI's and basic work. I disliked the Service manager and that didnt help things. I think the "hardest" thing the dealer allowed me to do was an intake gasket on some POS Chevy. I realized the money sucked donkey d!ck, I didnt want to do i tthe rest of my life and I had learned very little. I bounced and never looked back. Ive done much more advanced things on my own now and with friends. I dont regret the experience though, I met some cool people and did learn some things...
10-27-2008, 03:37 PM
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Good look thanks for the perspective. I dont want work on cars for a living I prefer doing it as a hobby. I just have some GI Bill money burning a hole in Kansas City somewhere and I wanted to go to school and learn something new. I knew back in Louisiana there were votech schools out the a$$ that would do all kinds of things with cars. I guess in NOVA their isn't really any votech schools dealing with it, all of the ones are in Va Beach.
I almost completed the automotive program at CCBC years ago right out of HS. I thought it was something I wanted to do for a living, because I enjoyed working on my cars and friends cars so much.
You do 3 months of school, and 3 months of work for 2 years. At the end you can test for your ASE's.
I did almost 1.5 years and I bailed. The work side of things was a joke, I was doing PDI's and basic work. I disliked the Service manager and that didnt help things. I think the "hardest" thing the dealer allowed me to do was an intake gasket on some POS Chevy. I realized the money sucked donkey d!ck, I didnt want to do i tthe rest of my life and I had learned very little. I bounced and never looked back. Ive done much more advanced things on my own now and with friends. I dont regret the experience though, I met some cool people and did learn some things...
You do 3 months of school, and 3 months of work for 2 years. At the end you can test for your ASE's.
I did almost 1.5 years and I bailed. The work side of things was a joke, I was doing PDI's and basic work. I disliked the Service manager and that didnt help things. I think the "hardest" thing the dealer allowed me to do was an intake gasket on some POS Chevy. I realized the money sucked donkey d!ck, I didnt want to do i tthe rest of my life and I had learned very little. I bounced and never looked back. Ive done much more advanced things on my own now and with friends. I dont regret the experience though, I met some cool people and did learn some things...
10-27-2008, 03:42 PM
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I think I'm numbering my potentials out between NOVA and Montgomery.. the other two I have to rule out due to how far they are. I think since I already have my master's degree I wont have to take any of the electives or other requirements. Just go to class
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10-27-2008, 04:07 PM
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Lincoln Tech.... LOLOLOLOLOLOL HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHH
that place is beyond a joke. ull learn more and be in a more mature crowd going to a high schol auto program.
UTi ftw.
that place is beyond a joke. ull learn more and be in a more mature crowd going to a high schol auto program.
UTi ftw.
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10-27-2008, 04:11 PM
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When I went to CCBC, you could choose to do Ford, GM or Toyota programs.
If you want to learn things as a hobby, get a few friends over and DL a good tutorial and take steps. I had never installed a turbo kit but I did, or done a clutch/fw but with good directions, some beer and friends we all took leaps in the things we did compared to my time in the car program. You have to believe you can do the job, if you doubt yourself you wont succeed.
If you want to learn things as a hobby, get a few friends over and DL a good tutorial and take steps. I had never installed a turbo kit but I did, or done a clutch/fw but with good directions, some beer and friends we all took leaps in the things we did compared to my time in the car program. You have to believe you can do the job, if you doubt yourself you wont succeed.
10-27-2008, 04:18 PM
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When I went to CCBC, you could choose to do Ford, GM or Toyota programs.
If you want to learn things as a hobby, get a few friends over and DL a good tutorial and take steps. I had never installed a turbo kit but I did, or done a clutch/fw but with good directions, some beer and friends we all took leaps in the things we did compared to my time in the car program. You have to believe you can do the job, if you doubt yourself you wont succeed.
If you want to learn things as a hobby, get a few friends over and DL a good tutorial and take steps. I had never installed a turbo kit but I did, or done a clutch/fw but with good directions, some beer and friends we all took leaps in the things we did compared to my time in the car program. You have to believe you can do the job, if you doubt yourself you wont succeed.
10-27-2008, 04:20 PM
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You got to be the hardest person to get in touch with ever. Hows everything been going down? I gave up on calling you you never answer the phone or return messages. Hit me up sometimes, I learned a gang of stuff last time I was there at your peeps shop. I actually changed out my own headers!
10-27-2008, 04:29 PM
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Heres the course at NOVA:
http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/c...fixesa.htm#aut
and the courses at Montgomery Community College:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/cur...ons/cdauto.htm
Which has the better looking syllabus? I think NOVA got them on 4 classes.
http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/c...fixesa.htm#aut
and the courses at Montgomery Community College:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/cur...ons/cdauto.htm
Which has the better looking syllabus? I think NOVA got them on 4 classes.
10-27-2008, 07:02 PM
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You got to be the hardest person to get in touch with ever. Hows everything been going down? I gave up on calling you you never answer the phone or return messages. Hit me up sometimes, I learned a gang of stuff last time I was there at your peeps shop. I actually changed out my own headers!
sleep. work. eat. sleep. work. eat. pay bills. sleep. work. eat. work. eat. eat. sleep.
for being 20, i feel like a 45 year old sports enthusiest with a Acura TL and a desk job......
at least my back feels like taht.