Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 10-602-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/October
About the Automotive Technology - Comprehensive Degree
Description
Bumper-to-bumper diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance will be taught on automobiles and light trucks. The Automotive Technology programs are: Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training), MOPAR CAP (Career Automotive Program) and CART (Comprehensive Automotive Repair Technology). Manufacturer credentials are earned in ASSET and CAP programs.
The demand for trained automotive technicians is high.
You can earn the Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair
Get your career started quickly with the skills employers seek for light-duty repair technicians. You will learn to perform basic maintenance and repairs on automotive electrical, brake, steering, suspension and climate control systems.
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Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO2-150 | Automotive Fundamentals ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-151 | Electrical Systems 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| AUTO2-152 | Automotive Climate Control ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-154 | Fuel Management 1 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-161 | Express Service ‡ ^ | 3 |
| AUTO2-164 | Applied Automotive Experience 1 ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| AUTO2-147 | Electrical Systems 2 ‡ ^ | 2 |
| AUTO2-153 | Alignment, Suspension and Steering ‡ ^ | 3 |
| AUTO2-159 | Automotive Brakes ‡ ^ | 4 |
| AUTO2-165 | Applied Automotive Experience 2 ‡ | 1 |
| ECON-195 | Economics ^ (or) ECON-219 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| AUTO2-148 | Manual Transmissions and Drivelines ‡ | 2 |
| AUTO2-155 | Fuel Management 2 ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-160 | Automotive Accessories ‡ | 3 |
| AUTO2-166 | Applied Automotive Experience 3 ‡ | 1 |
| GEOSCI-112 | Principles of Sustainability (or) Any 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS course |
3 |
| AUTO2-156 | Fuel Management 3 ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-157 | Engine Concepts ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-158 | Automotive Transmissions ‡ | 4 |
| AUTO2-167 | Applied Automotive Experience 4 ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
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Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
- 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 steering and suspension systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive brake systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems
Career Outlook
The demand for trained automotive technicians is high. A wide range of employment opportunities exists with dealerships, fleets, mass merchandisers, independent garages, service stations and corporate industry. There are also opportunities for owning your own business.
Possible Careers
Automotive Technician
Engine Repair Technician
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
Transmission Technician
Electrical/Electronics Technician
Driveability/Engine Performance Technician
Service Writer/Adviser
Parts Counter Person
Admission Requirements
A dealership sponsor is required to provide applied automotive experience opportunities. Program advisors will help you locate a sponsor.
Scholarships
Accreditation
1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650, www.aseeducationfoundation.org
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