Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 30-602-4
- Offering: In-Person
- 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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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Automotive Technology - Comprehensive
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.
Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician
Get started in an auto repair career. This program prepares you for employment with automobile dealerships, body shops and manufacturing jobs requiring spray painting ability. With instructor’s consent, portions of this program may be taken off campus for co-op credit
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 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.
2025-2026 Program Flyer
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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
Admission Requirements
Waiting List
Academic Preparedness Requirement(s)
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