The Buffalo Auto Technology Institute program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by local industry experts to provide you with the knowledge and skills that put students on the path to a successful future, fulfilling your passion while earning a living. Yes , unlike other programs where you pay to learn and study in a simulated shop environment, the BuffaloATI course program occurs in a real-world workplace so you can learn at an accelerated pace , on brand new vehicles with current diagnostic equipment in an actual working shop environment. And another key difference is you earn money at the same time that you develop your skill set. This Elite Auto Technology program is unmatched and attracts an advanced level of student. All program standards have been set to match the performance expectations of current automotive technicians working in this field and are taught under the direction of instructors that have a combination of field experience and training sufficient to meet industry and NY State accreditation standards.

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     You will become a certified automotive technician after demonstrating that you have mastered the essential knowledge and skills shared by the industry's highest-performing workers. These standards are set by expert workers, employer endorsed, and carefully crafted into a professional training program that is centered on your success. The student to teacher ratio allows the instructors to provide individualized instruction tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. The Automotive Technology program is approximately 12 months long. This program will teach you the Automotive Fundamentals, Transmissions & Drivelines, HVAC Maintenance, Automotive Electrical Service & Maintenance, Steering, Suspension & Brakes, Fuel System Maintenance, Cooling System Service and other specific manufacturer based skillsets.  Our program provides a broad base hands-on experience in the real workplace. The program follows the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automobile Technician Training Program standards. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program will be prepared to complete ASE exams and can substitute their training for one year of the two years of work experience required to become ASE Certified.