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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.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 9,236, Books: $ 2,764, Supplies: $ 3,000 Total Approximate Costs $ 15,000
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 314042
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply. Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc. edu: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript). College transcript. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498- 5444.
Program Outcomes
Automotive Technician graduates will demonstrate technical aptitude and proficiency by diagnosis and repair of the following ASE service areas: A1 Engine Repair A2 Automatic Transmission / Transaxle A3 Manual Drive Train & Axle A4 Suspension & Steering A5 Brakes A6 Electric / Electronic Systems A7 Heating & A / C A8 Engine Performance
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)
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Automotive Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10602107- Auto Service Fundamentals 2 10890101- College 101 1 10412170- Transportation Welding 1 1 10602104- Brake Systems 3
8 Week 2 31804304- Vocational Math A 1 10412153- Intro to Electrical Systems 1 10602102- Auto Electrical & Elect Syst 1 1 10602124- Steering & Suspension Systems 3
Semester Total 13
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10602103- Engine Repair 1 2 10602105- Auto Electrical & Elect Sys 2 2 10602195- Advanced Chassis Systems 2
8 Week 2 10602106- Engine Performance 1 2 10602108- Engine Performance 2 2 10602113- Engine Performance 3 2 10602116- Auto Cert Prep 1 1
Semester Total 13
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10602196- Climate Control Systems 3 10602128- Auto Elect & Electronic Sys 3 3 10602203- Vehicle Body Mechanical Svc 1
8 Week 2 10602123- Engine Repair 2 3
10602202- Advanced Vehicle Man Tech 3
Semester Total 13
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10602120- Automatic Trans / Transaxle 1 2 10602200- Diesel Fuel Technology 1 10602121- Automatic Trans / Transaxle 2 3
8 Week 2 10602130- Clutch & Man Trans Diag & Repair 2 10602201- Vehicle Computer Controlled Sy 1 10602150- Auto Cert Prep 2 1 10602122- Driveline Diagnostics & Repair 2
Semester Total 12
Total Credits 51
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.
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