Automotive Maintenance Technician

31-404-3 Technical Diploma (three-semester)
Offered at Rice Lake and Superior

Assessment. Repair. Quality Performance.

Do you like doing quality work? This diploma will teach you how to improve engine performance and repair engines, automatic transmission and transaxles, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, and heating and air conditioning. You will also benefit from courses in DC electricity, communications, and math.

Mechanical. Skilled. Customer Focused.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the field. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Auto service work experiences
• Communications
• General Metals
• Machine Shop
• Small Engines
• Welding
• Basic computer skills
• Basic Mathematics

Special Features

This program has received certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). See their Web sites at www.natef.org and www.ase.com.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you, as an Automotive Maintenance Technician graduate, to be able to:

• Use tools and equipment to diagnose and service automobile systems
• Practice safe techniques when servicing automobiles
• Estimate automotive repair and order replacement parts
• Communicate and respond to customers’ needs

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Automotive Maintenance Technician program is approximately $7,625. This program is eligible for financial aid. View more information on program and costs.