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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: $ 9,471, Books: $ 2,763, Supplies: $ 3,000 Total Approximate Costs $ 15,234
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies. 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
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
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: Students must earn a“ C” or higher in 10- 890-101, College 101.
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