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.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
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.
Program Outcomes
- 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.
Additional Local Outcomes:
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 442-303 | ||
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 602-100 | ||
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 602-123 | ||
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 602-103 | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Exact order of courses is subject to change to accommodate lab time. Check with your Advisor on exact sequence.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Exact order of courses is subject to change to accommodate lab time. Check with your Advisor on exact sequence.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 602-124 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical&Electronic Systems1 | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 602-127 | Electrical&Electronic Systems2 | 3 |
| 602-196 | Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 602-205 | Engine Repair II | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 442-131 | Automotive Welding Fundamental | 2 |
| 602-108 | Intro to Light Duty Diesel Eng | 1 |
| 602-128 | Electrical&Electronic Systems3 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 602-149 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 |
| 602-204 | Engine Repair I | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 602-190 | Co-Op Dealership Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 602-105 | Introduction to Hybrid Safety | 1 |
| 602-109 | Auto Transmission/Transaxle | 4 |
| 602-122 | Engine Performance Advanced | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 602-195 | Advanced Chassis Systems | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |