Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 31-404-3
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/October/January/March
About the Automotive Maintenance Technician Diploma
Description
Diagnose and repair all vehicle systems from bumper to bumper: powertrain, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and engine controls.
Attain skills for high-demand career opportunities including entry-level Automotive Technician, or Express Service Technician, at a new car dealership or an independent repair facility. Employers are eager to hire MATC automotive graduates to fill openings.
Earn an Automotive Express Lube Technician certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma.
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO1-300 | Express Service ^ | 2 |
| AUTO1-302 | Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair Fundamentals | 2 |
| AUTO1-304 | Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair Lab ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO1-306 | Heating and Air Conditioning Fundamentals | 2 |
| AUTO1-308 | Brakes, Steering Suspension Fundamentals ^ | 2 |
| AUTO1-310 | Brakes, Steering, Suspension Lab 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| AUTO1-312 | Brakes, Steering, Suspension Lab 2 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO1-314 | Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals | 2 |
| AUTO1-316 | Electrical and Electronics Lab ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO1-318 | Auto Instrumentation and Accessories ‡ | 2 |
| AUTO1-322 | Engine Control Systems 1 Fundamentals ‡ | 2 |
| AUTO1-324 | Engine Control Systems 1 Lab ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO1-326 | Engine Control Systems 2 Fundamentals/Lab ‡ | 2 |
| ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ |
2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 36 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Automotive Express Lube Technician certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive steering and suspension systems
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive brake systems
- Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems
Admission Requirements
Waiting List
Academic Preparedness Requirement(s)
Scholarships
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176; 703-669-6650; www.aseeducationfoundation.org.
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