Automotive mechanics are among the workers most commonly sought by Lehigh Valley employers in the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics sector. Their expertise keep cars and trucks on the road and drive the economy forward.

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute’s adult education department offers the specialized training job seekers need to launch or advance careers as automotive technicians or diesel technicians. Technicians’ annual salaries range from $35,000 to $75,000.

Our mechanics courses include:

Auto Technology • Introduction to Automotive Service & Repair

Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on training, students develop the skills they need to become automotive technicians, drivetrain specialists and more. Their classroom is a state-of-the-art facility outfitted with 10 hydraulic vehicle lifts, a wheel alignment machine and a chassis dynamometer.

Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology • Diesel Truck Technician

Students learn to inspect and repair buses, trucks or any vehicle with a diesel engine. They polish their skills working on vehicles manufactured by Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack Trucks, Navistar, Peterbilt, Volvo and others. Students have the option of simultaneously earning their commercial driver’s license.

State Safety Inspector • State Emission Inspector

Automotive technicians get the expert instruction they need to ace Pennsylvania’s written and practical tests for certified safety and emission inspectors in a week.

Many of our courses are offered on weekday evenings and weekends, so adult students can meet their personal obligations while pursuing professional goals. Plus, LCTI offers scholarships for students facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic and we’re approved for a variety of financial aid sources.