
Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 30-602-4
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair Diploma
Description
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.
Entry-level technicians are in demand at automotive dealerships and repair garages.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive associate degree.
Additional program details: You will be trained to work in the “Quick Lane” or “Fast Lane” area where maintenance and light repairs are performed. Training will cover operation, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems, brakes, alignments, suspension, steering, climate control, and an introduction to engine performance.
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Related Programs
Detailed Program Information
2023-24 Curriculum
Course | Course Name | Credits |
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AUTO2-150 | Automotive Fundamentals | 2 |
AUTO2-151 | Electrical Systems 1 ‡ | 4 |
AUTO2-161 | Express Service ‡ | 3 |
ECON-195 | Economics (or) ECON-219 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics |
3 |
AUTO2-147 | Electrical Systems 2 ‡ | 2 |
AUTO2-152 | Automotive Climate Control ‡ | 2 |
AUTO2-153 | Alignment, Suspension and Steering ‡ | 3 |
AUTO2-154 | Fuel Management 1 ‡ | 2 |
AUTO2-159 | Automotive Brakes ‡ | 4 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 25 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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.
2023-24 Program Cards
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
- 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
Career Outlook
Entry-level technicians are in demand at automotive dealerships and repair garages.
Possible Careers
Automotive Technician
Engine Repair Technician
Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
Scholarships
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