Automotive Maintenance Technician

Automotive maintenance technician students

Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus
  • Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
  • Program Code: 31-404-3
  • Offering: In-class
  • Degree Type: Technical Diploma
  • Start Dates: August/October/January/March

About the Automotive Maintenance Technician Diploma

Description

Diagnose and repair all vehicle systems from bumper to bumper: powertrain, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and engine controls.

Attain skills for high-demand career opportunities including entry-level Automotive Technician, or Express Service Technician, at a new car dealership or an independent repair facility. Employers are eager to hire MATC automotive graduates to fill openings.

Earn an Automotive Express Lube Technician certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma.

 

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Career Outlook

 

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Detailed Program Information

2024-25 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
AUTO1-300 Express Service ^ 2
AUTO1-302 Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair Fundamentals 2
AUTO1-304 Powertrain Maintenance and Light Repair Lab ‡ 4
AUTO1-306 Heating and Air Conditioning Fundamentals 2
AUTO1-308 Brakes, Steering Suspension Fundamentals ^ 2
AUTO1-310 Brakes, Steering, Suspension Lab 1 ‡ ^ 4
AUTO1-312 Brakes, Steering, Suspension Lab 2 ‡ ^ 2
AUTO1-314 Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals 2
AUTO1-316 Electrical and Electronics Lab ‡ 4
AUTO1-318 Auto Instrumentation and Accessories ‡ 2
AUTO1-322 Engine Control Systems 1 Fundamentals ‡ 2
AUTO1-324 Engine Control Systems 1 Lab ‡ 4
AUTO1-326 Engine Control Systems 2 Fundamentals/Lab ‡ 2
ENG-340

Workplace Communication
(or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡
2
TOTAL CREDITS 36

‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Automotive Express Lube Technician certificate.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).

Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.

 

DIGITAL BADGES

Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):

manufacturing vehicle high voltage electrical safety badge

2024-2025 Program Flyer

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Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines

Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar

Program Outcomes

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

Scholarships

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176; 703-669-6650www.aseeducationfoundation.org.

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QUESTIONS?

Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-8901
mctpathway@matc.edu

 

Last updated: 10/28/2024