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Some credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree(s):
Automotive Technology, 106023
Some credits from this program apply toward the following technical diploma(s):
Automotive Technician, 324042
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Completed application.
- High school transcript or equivalent .( For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted)
- NWTC Academic Skills Assessment or equivalent (See Academic Skills Assessment section for details and equivalents).
- To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Automotive Maintenance Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101, is an institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a C or better.
Program Outcomes
- A1 Engine Repair
- A4 Suspension & Steering
- A5 Brakes
- A6 Electric/Electronic Systems
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 55% in field
Median Starting Salary
Source: NWTC Graduate Outcome Survey
Employment Potential
A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- Automotive Service Technician: Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions, performs appropriate repairs, and recommends/conducts regular vehicle maintenance.
- Automotive Electronics Specialist: Utilizes hi-tech equipment to troubleshoot complex electrical and computer malfunctions. Replaces and reprograms engine, body and transmission controllers.
- Brake Specialist: Performs complete brake system safety inspections, diagnoses brake system concerns and makes necessary repairs.
- Steering, Suspension & Alignment Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs steering and suspension system concerns, utilizes computerized equipment to perform suspension and steering system adjustments.
- Engine Repair Specialist: Diagnoses engine mechanical failure, disassembles, inspects, and measures engine components, recommends/ conducts component replacement.
Employment opportunities with additional education
- Shop Supervisor
- Specialty Technician
- Fleet Dispatcher
- Specialty Repair Shop Owner
- Automotive Instructor
What else do I need to know about the program?
Accreditation
All NWTC Automotive programs are ASE Certified to NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Standards.
All instructional staff in the NWTC Automotive Programs are, at a minimum, Master, ASE Certified Technicians.
NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)
Study Abroad Opportunities
The International Programs staff continually seeks opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational experiences that may be offered in association with program courses. To find out more about which of your program courses may offer an opportunity during this academic year, contact your academic advisor or visit nwtc.edu/studyabroad.