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. 

• Automotive Basics Technical Certificate
• Automotive Leaders Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
2. Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive brake systems.
3. Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems.
4. Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive steering and suspension systems.

Additional Local Outcomes:

1. Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
2. Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems
3. Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems
4. Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
5. 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).

Exact order of courses is subject to change to accommodate lab time. Check with your Advisor on exact sequence.