Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair

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Program Information

  • 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

Start your transportation servicing career fast by learning basic diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on automotive electrical, brake, steering, suspension and climate-control systems.

There is a high demand for entry-level technicians to work in the “quick lane” or “fast lane” areas of automotive dealerships and repair garages.

Apply credits toward completing the Automotive Technology – Comprehensive associate degree.

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Detailed Program Information

2024-25 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
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.

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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 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

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Last updated: 07/15/2024