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Academic Year: 2021-2022

Automotive Technician Technical Diploma

Program Code 314042

Turn your passion for cars into a stimulating career. As an automotive service technician, you'll diagnose vehicle malfunctions, perform appropriate repairs, and recommend/conduct regular vehicle maintenance. Additional career opportunities for Automotive Technician program graduates include automotive electronics specialist; brake specialist; steering, suspension, and alignment specialist; transmission and drive train specialist; engine performance specialist; heating and air conditioning specialist; and engine repair specialist. This two-year program is ASE Certified to National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Standards.

Average Starting Salary

$35,227.00FT Median Annual Wage

100%

Graduate Employment

With 100% Employed in Field

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:

Green Bay

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Follow Your Path

All credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree(s):

Students completing this technical diploma may also earn the Automotive Technology associate degree (106023) after completing four additional courses.

Some credits from the following technical diploma apply toward this program:

Automotive Maintenance Technician, 314043

Requirements for Program Entry

Completed application.
High school transcript or equivalent .( For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted)
High school background in mathematics, science, and technology education.
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.

Curriculum

Curriculum: Students following the study plan below will complete the Automotive Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.

First Semester

10-890-101

College 101

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice, apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages reflective, personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/J-Session/Spring

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10-804-301

Vocational Math A

Credit for Prior Learning Available »

10-804-301 VOCATIONAL MATH A ...This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, proportions, and percent to their career. No prerequisites needed.

Course Typically Offered: Summer/Fall/Spring

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10-412-125

Transportation Service Operati

10-412-125 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE OPERATIONS ...introduces the auto and diesel shop environment, safety and the use of basic hand/power tools in accordance with industry standards, use of manufacturer's service information and literature, handling hazardous materials, and emphasizes general shop safety and general shop practices.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-101

Auto Service Operations

10-602-101 AUTO SERVICE OPERATIONS ...students will perform and understand oil change and multipoint vehicle inspections; writing a repair order; battery jump starting, charging, and safety; tire inspection, removing, replacement, and repair. (Pre-requisite: 10-412-125 Transportation Service Operations)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-412-170

Transportation Welding 1

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10-412-170 WELDING TRANSPORTATION 1 ...focuses on welding and cutting safety; develops skills in welding and cutting of metals used in the transportation trades. Methods of welding include gas metal arc welding (MIG) in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Methods of cutting include oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting of metals. Students will learn to set up and maintain welding equipment and weld and cut a variety of types and thicknesses of materials commonly used in the transportation trades.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-104

Brake Systems

10-602-104 BRAKE SYSTEMS ...this automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems including an introduction to ABS. Focus will be on replacing and machining disc and drum brakes, learning brake hydraulic principals, different types of brake fluids, parking brake operation, and flaring replacement brake lines. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-101 Auto Service Operations)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-412-153

Intro to Electrical Systems

10-412-153 INTRO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...focus on the theory of electricity. This will include studying Ohms, Kirchoff's, and Newton's Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on a vehicle. Students will apply these theories to troubleshoot simple circuits.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-102

Auto Electrical & Elect Syst 1

10-602-102 AUTO ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 1 ...students will diagnose more complex circuits utilizing an electrical meter and test light. Students will build circuits and test existing circuits on a vehicle, including parallel circuits and relays. Testing will include volts, amps, Ohms- measured and calculated, and voltage drop. (Pre-requisite: 10-412-153 Intro to Electrical Systems)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-124

Steering & Suspension Systems

10-602-124 STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ...this course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension components such as ball joints, control arms, shocks, struts, inner and outer tie rod ends. Additionally, steering and suspension safety, tire types and ratings, wheel balance, and wheel alignment procedures. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-101 Auto Service Operations)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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Second Semester

10-602-195

Advanced Chassis Systems

10-602-195 ADVANCED CHASSIS SYSTEMS ...this course will provide the opportunity to develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair the electrical side of the antilock brake system, vehicle stability enhancement system, and electronic steering and suspension system (Pre-requistes: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical and Electronic Systems 1, 10-602-124 Steering and suspension systems, 10-602-104 Brake Systems)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-105

Auto Electrical & Elect Sys 2

10-602-105 AUTO ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2 ...students will diagnose preliminary vehicle electrical systems that include the battery, starter, and alternator. Testing will include volts, Ohms-measured and calculated, amps, voltage drop, and parasitic draw. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 1)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-103

Engine Repair 1

10-602-103 ENGINE REPAIR 1 ...this course will provide the opportunity for students to understand basic engine design and the 4 stroke cycle. The course will also provide an opportunity to develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle cooking systems and lubrication systems (Pre-requisite: 10-602-101 Automotive Service Operations)

Course Typically Offered: Varies by NWTC campus

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10-602-106

Engine Performance 1

10-602-106 ENGINE PERFORMANCE 1 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair powertrain control and ignition systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures and the problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability. (Prerequisite: 10-602-102 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 1; 10-602-103 Engine Repair 1)

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10-602-108

Engine Performance 2

10-602-108 ENGINE PERFORMANCE 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair fuel systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures, problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-106 Engine Performance 1)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-113

Engine Performance 3

10-602-113 ENGINE PERFORMANCE 3 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair emissions control systems. Emphasis on diagnostic procedures, problem-solving techniques associated with automotive engine performance and drivability. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-108 Engine Performance 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-116

Auto Cert Prep 1

10-602-116 AUTO CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 1 ...this course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully complete the Automotive Technician certification test in the areas of Brakes, Steering and Suspension, and Engine Performance. (Co-requisites: 10-602-195 Advanced Chassis, 10-602-106 Engine Performance 1, 10-602-108 Engine Performance 2, 10-602-113, Engine Performance 3 )

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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Third Semester

10-602-196

Climate Control Systems

10-602-196 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair climate control systems including heating, cooling, and air distribution. (Prerequisite: 10-602-105, Auto Electrical & Electronics Systems 2)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-128

Auto Elect & Electronic Sys 3

10-602-128 AUTO ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 3 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems including driver information, horn, wiper/washer, power accessories, cruise control, air bag, antitheft and radio systems. (Prerequisite: 10-602-105, Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 2)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-123

Engine Repair 2

10-602-123 ENGINE REPAIR 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair internal combustion engines. Emphasis is placed on out-of-vehicle engine repair including overhaul procedures. ( Prerequisite: 10-602-103 Engine Repair 1)

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring

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10-602-202

Advanced Vehicle Man Tech

10-602-202 ADVANCED VEHICLE MANUFACTURE TECHNOLOGY ...diagnose, service and repair intermittent drivability concerns, monitoring live PID data with scanner, graphing data with lab scope, fuel injection monitoring with scanner, graphing fuel injectors with lab scope, performing diagnostic snapshot/recordings of live vehicle data, and playing back the recorded data to isolate the concern. (Prerequisites: 10-602-113, Engine Performance 3; 10-602-128 Auto Electrical & Electronics Systems 3)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-203

Vehicle Body Mechanical Svc

10-602-203 VEHICLE BODY MECHANICAL SERVICE ...knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of internal door components/moveable glass, body opening adjustments, exterior body components, seat removal/repair, sunroof repair, wind noise diagnosis, water leak diagnosis, and interior trim. (Prerequisite: Accepted to the Automotive Technician or Automotive Technology program)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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Fourth Semester

10-602-120

Automatic Trans/Transaxle 1

10-602-120 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE 1 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair automatic transmission/transaxles. Emphasis is placed on in-vehicle repairs. (Prerequisite: 10-602-105 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-121

Automatic Trans/Transaxle 2

10-602-121 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE 2 ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair automatic transmission./transaxles. Emphasis is placed on out-of-vehicle repair including overhaul procedures. (Prerequisite: 10-602-120 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle 1)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-200

Diesel Fuel Technology

10-602-200 DIESEL FUEL TECHNOLOGY ...develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of automotive diesel fuels diesel fuel system components, diesel fuel system testing and diesel engine operation. (Pre-requisite: 10-602-113 Engine Performance 3)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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10-602-122

Driveline Diagnostics & Repair

10-602-122 DRIVELINE DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair driveshaft/axles, differentials, and four wheel drive/all-wheel drive systems. (Prerequisites: 10-602-105 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-130

Clutch&Man Trans Diag & Repair

10-602-130 CLUTCH AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR ...develop the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair clutches and manual transmissions/transaxle. (Prerequisite: 10-602-105 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 2)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-150

Auto Cert Prep 2

10-602-150 AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 2 ...this course provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully complete the Automotive Technician certification test. (Prerequisite: 10-602-128, Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 3)

Course Typically Offered: Spring

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10-602-201

Vehicle Computer Controlled Sy

10-602-201 VEHICLE COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEMS ...develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of related electronic module sensor/switch testing, input/output data interpretation and testing components with scanner/lab scope testers. (Corequisite: 10-602-128 Auto Electrical & Electronic Systems 3)

Course Typically Offered: Fall

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Total Credits

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.