Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies
Associate degree programme training technicians in motor vehicles and transportation technologies.
Who Is It For?
This program is aimed at candidates who are interested in motor vehicles, curious about mechanical and electronic systems, and possess manual dexterity and technical thinking ability. Students who enjoy hands-on work in vehicle technologies, have developed problem-solving skills, and are inclined toward teamwork can benefit from this program. Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics provides an advantage during the educational process.
Quick Summary
- An associate degree program providing hands-on training in the maintenance, repair, and fault diagnosis of motor vehicles.
- Engine technologies, vehicle electronics, braking-suspension systems, and powertrain components are the core areas of the curriculum.
- Through mandatory internship, students gain professional experience at authorized service centers and automotive industry establishments.
- Graduates can work at automotive service centers, vehicle inspection stations, spare parts companies, and transportation firms.
- Study or internship opportunities at partner European universities are available through the Erasmus+ program.
- Transfer to bachelor's degree programs such as Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering is possible through DGS.
About the Department
The Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies program provides two-year associate degree-level education within Silifke Vocational School. The program has a theoretical and practical curriculum covering all mechanical and electronic systems of motor vehicles. Students carry out hands-on work on vehicles in modern workshop and laboratory environments. The language of instruction is Turkish and the program is conducted in full-time format.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can be employed as technicians at authorized automotive service centers, independent vehicle maintenance and repair workshops, vehicle inspection stations, automotive spare parts companies, transportation and logistics companies, automotive manufacturing facilities, insurance appraisal firms, and car rental companies. They can also establish their own businesses to provide independent auto repair and maintenance services. Through DGS, they can transfer to bachelor's degree programs such as Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.