The automotive technology sector is positioned as one of the main employment areas and a locomotive sector for our country's economy, attracting attention as the application field for the latest and most advanced technologies.
The Automotive Technology Program of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies at Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Keçiborlu Vocational School, has been enrolling students since the 1998-1999 academic year.
The Automotive Technology Program applies a "Workplace Training" method, including courses in the first three semesters and workplace practice in the fourth semester, to train qualified workforce for the automotive sector. Detailed information about Workplace Training can be found on the Vocational Schools Coordination Office website.
In the Automotive Technology Program, students receive both theoretical and practical training based on industry requirements. For detailed course information, click here.
Program Objective
The Automotive Technology program is a two-year program designed to train students who are qualified, up-to-date with industry requirements (sales, production, planning, after-sales service, etc.), and open to development to meet the demands of the automotive sector.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Automotive technicians aim to gain strong practical skills along with theoretical and advanced technological knowledge. Internships in the industry allow students to gain experience before starting their professional careers.
- Operator or foreman in vehicle technical service departments,
- Operator or foreman in maintenance and repair works,
- Automotive equipment operator,
- Operator or foreman in the automotive manufacturing industry,
- In the field of technical drawing reading and drafting,
- Using measurement and control devices,
- In hydraulic and pneumatic system areas,
- Customer representative and sales personnel in automotive and spare parts stores.
Skills and Habits Gained During the Program
- Understanding the components and functions of the automotive sector and systems’ basic operating principles.
- Comprehending energy efficiency, alternative engines and fuels, new technologies in the automotive industry, and the ability to produce related projects.
- Understanding the working principles of petrol, diesel, and electric engines; recognizing engine parts and systems.
- Recognizing materials of new technology engine and system elements, troubleshooting, and using diagnostic test devices.
- Ability to solve unexpected problems, take responsibility in teams, or work individually.
- Ability to understand adjustment procedures on engine parts and systems.
- Awareness of occupational safety, worker health, environmental protection, and quality consciousness.
- Awareness of lifelong learning, keeping up with scientific and technological developments, and continuously self-improving.
Undergraduate Programs for Vertical Transfer
Students who successfully complete the Automotive Technology program can continue their undergraduate education through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) in a 4-year faculty program.
- Industrial Engineering
- Energy Systems Engineering
- Energy Management
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Marine Machinery Operations Engineering
- Ship and Marine Technology Engineering
- Aviation Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
- Aircraft Body and Engine Maintenance
- Aeronautical Engineering
National and International Student Mobility
Our university and program support national and international student mobility. For detailed information, contact the Department Coordinators through Erasmus, Mevlana, or Farabi programs.
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Department Head
Assoc. Prof. Murat AYDINDeputy Heads
Asst. Prof. Yasin Furkan GÖRGÜLÜ
Program Lecturers
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