Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technician

Technical Diploma

Learn skills necessary for entry-level automotive industry positions such as basic automotive maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Test, diagnose, and service electrical and mechanical systems and components found in today’s vehicles, including engines, transmissions/transaxles, fuel management systems, steering and suspension systems, climate control systems, brake systems, and hybrids.

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    Program Outline

    Term 1
    Course # Course Title Credits
    3180410100 Math Skills
    Description

    Develops skills in using mathematics principles, essential to the technical service and production workplace, through applied learning contexts. Content includes whole numbers, fractions, percent, graphs, and fundamentals of algebra. Corequisite: 1044210300 Print Reading.

    1.00
    3180410200 Geometry Skills
    Description

    Develops skills in using mathematics principles, essential to the technical service and production workplace, through applied learning contexts. Content includes geometry and trigonometry, and tools and techniques for precision measurement. Corequisite: 1044210300 Print Reading.

    1.00
    3240430100 Automotive Safety
    Description

    Student will demonstrate competence in automotive safety. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240430200 Automotive Service Fundamental Procedures
    Description

    Student will demonstrate basic automotive service procedures. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240430400 Electrical Principles
    Description

    Student will summarize electrical principles. his is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240430600 Automotive Electrical Wire Repair
    Description

    Student will perform basic electrical testing procedures. his is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240430800 Steering, Suspension, Inspection, and Light Repair
    Description

    Student will inspect, diagnose, and repair steering and suspension systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240440100 Wheel and Tire Service
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of wheel and tire systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240431000 Wheel Alignment
    Description

    Student will perfrom wheel alignment inspection and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    1044214000 Intro to Welding Techniques
    Description

    Students will explore and perform basic welding techniques.

    1.00
    3240431300 Battery and Lighting Systems
    Description

    Student will diagnose, service, and repair automotive battery and lighting systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240431500 Starting and Charging Systems
    Description

    Student will diagnose, service, and repair automotive charging and starting systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240431700 Automotive HVAC Systems
    Description

    Student will perform general A/C diagnosis and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    Term 2
    Course # Course Title Credits
    3189010400 Professional Skills for Success
    Description

    This course provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding of what it takes to become a professional employee. This course will focus on the development the interpersonal skills of emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and decision making in a professional setting.

    1.00
    3189010700 Ethics for the Workplace
    Description

    This course offers the opportunity to develop your ability to recognize and make ethical decisions in the workplace. The focus will be on the recognition and development of values. Expansion of ethical values will focus on demonstrating respect through dignity, diversity, and equality while enhancing guiding actions with the principles of confidentiality, honesty, and transparency in business and in conduct towards others.

    1.00
    3240441500 Engine Repair Mechanical System
    Description

    Student will perform engine mechanical diagnosis procedures. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240442000 Engine Lubrication Systems
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of the lubrication systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240442500 Engine Cooling Systems
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of the cooling systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240443000 Drum Brakes
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of drum brake systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240443600 Disc Brakes
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of disc brake systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240432500 Engine Performance Maintenance
    Description

    Students will perform general diagnosis and repair procedure of engine performance systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240432700 Manual Drivetrain Fluid Service and Repair
    Description

    Student will perform fluid service and diagnosis and drive shaft & CV shaft diagnosis & repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240433000 Automatic Transmission Service
    Description

    Student will perform basic automatic transmission/transaxle diagnosis and fluid service. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.

    1.00
    3240433800 Automotive Service Professional Simulation 1
    Description

    Students will practice entry-level service technician skills.

    1.00
    3240434200 Hydraulic and Mechanical Brake Systems
    Description

    Student will perform diagnosis and repair of master cylinders, brake lines, brake power assist units, and electronic brake control systems. This is part of the ASE A5 Certification.

    1.00
    3240436600 Automotive Occupational Operations
    Description

    Student will explore automotive occupational operations

    1.00

    At A Glance

    How You'll Learn

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    On-Campus Labs

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    Online Classes

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    Multiple Start Dates

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    Flexible Pace

    Spring/Summer 2025 Start Dates

    January 13March 10
    May 19June 16

    Fall 2025 Start Dates

    August 25October 20

    What is Competency-Based Education?

    Competency-Based Education (CBE) is learning at your own pace by mastering competencies through demonstration. Once all competencies for a program have been assessed and mastered, students will earn a certificate, diploma, or degree.

    Program Tuition*

    $4,685

    Books & Supplies*

    $443

    *Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

    Financial Aid Eligible

    You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

    Transportation
    $2,300
    Food/Housing
    $2,288
    Personal Expenses
    $2,292

    What You'll Learn

    • Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
    • Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive brake systems
    • Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems
    • Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive steering and suspension systems

    Your Potential Careers

    • Automotive Service Technician

    Median Annual Salary

    $38,394 $39,798 $39,946
    Local State National

    EMSI 2022.1

    Get Started

    Your application can be submitted online, it takes just a few minutes to complete.

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