Degree objectives

The Higher Professional Technical Course in Automotive Technology and Management (TGA) is a two-year higher education program, which does not confer a degree, corresponding to 120 ECTS. The CTeSP in TGA confers a higher professional technical diploma in the field of Automotive Technology and Management. After completing the TGA CTeSP, students who wish to continue their studies may enroll in ESTSetúbal/IPS bachelor's degree programs with very favorable admission requirements, through specific places reserved for this purpose. If the student enrolls in one of the bachelor's degree courses in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering, they may obtain direct credit for several courses in the bachelor's degree program.

School

ESTS - Setúbal School of Technology

Study mode

presencial - DayTime

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

Train specialized staff with the skills to manage, implement, evaluate, supervise, and coordinate activities in the automotive sector by allocating human and technical resources, optimizing productivity, and promoting customer satisfaction. Among other things, graduates will acquire skills to: Coordinate continuous improvement processes in companies in the automotive sector Manage individual and team performance in the areas of automotive maintenance and repair Develop and implement work planning and control in the company

Career opportunities

Workshops, dealerships, importers of equipment for the automotive sector Public and private transport companies Companies that design and manufacture equipment and systems for motor vehicles, motorcycles, industrial and agricultural equipment Companies that manage vehicle fleets and public or private transport Companies and bodies involved in vehicle inspection, approval, and legislation Automotive consulting companies Training centers for motor vehicle brands

Course coordinator

Carlos Alberto do Rosário Silva Fortes

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.

Admission requirements

Hold secondary education or equivalent, which includes the subject of Mathematics; hold the M23 exams for access to the course; or hold a technological specialisation diploma, a higher vocational technical diploma or a higher education degree.

The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.

Qualification requirements

19 course units successfully completed

Legal framework and accreditation

Despacho n.º 9060/2023 de 04 de setembro