Automotive Maintenance Technician
Automotive Technician Technical Diploma
Program Code: 31-602-3
For more information: wctc.edu/auto-main-tech
Automotive maintenance technicians use high-tech and traditional equipment to complete service work, replace worn parts and conduct diagnostic tests on vehicles. In this program, gain skills to work on engines, drive trains, brakes, electrical, steering and suspension systems. Develop knowledge of hybrid vehicle safety, advanced chassis systems, and transmissions and transaxles. Training combines classroom and lab instruction.
Build your degree along a career pathway. Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Related Certificates than can be earned along the way.
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive brake systems.
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems.
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive steering and suspension systems.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 602-123 | ||
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 602-103 | ||
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 602-198 | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |