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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS INSTALLERS AND REPAIRERS, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Postsecondary nondegree award

Employed as of 2022: 35

2032 Projected Openings: 25

Entry Level Salary: N/A

Median Salary: N/A

Experienced Level Salary: N/A

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Ashland Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,854
Graduation
Graduation Rate
47.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,687
Graduation
Graduation Rate
46.7 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,175

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$6,287
Graduation
Graduation Rate
34.7 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,608
Graduation
Graduation Rate
41.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$9,055

Hazard Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,361
Graduation
Graduation Rate
44.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,125

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,908
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$11,651
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