Automotive Maintenance Technician - Fox Valley Technical College

Automotive Maintenance Technician from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Career Opportunities As an automotive maintenance technician program graduate, you are ready for work in a variety of automotive repair facilities. The majority of work done by automotive maintenance technicians is in preventive maintenance and general repairs. Many shops specialize in these customer needs. You may find employment with a chain store such as Midas, Car-X, Tuffy, Sears, and Tires Plus, all steady employers of program graduates. Large dealers may also employ you in their lube centers and entry-level positions. Program Description The Automotive Maintenance Technician program is a 36-week technical diploma program. You can enroll every semester as openings occur. You are awarded a diploma upon completion of all program requirements. Automotive areas covered include basic electrical systems, brakes and anti-lock brakes, steering and suspension, engines testing, and manual drivelines and manual transmissions. Program Outcomes Graduates of the Automotive Maintenance Technician program will be able to: Demonstrate basic positive communication skills needed for dealing with customers and others in a professional manner. Develop safe procedures and practices for all phases of service and repair of machinery test equipment and for handling chemicals and solvents. Demonstrate technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical, modern vehicles in use today. Demonstrate technical abilities and competencies in the six areas of automotive service excellence standards: electrical/electronic systems; manual drive train and axles; suspension and steering; brakes; heating and air conditioning; and engine performance. Demonstrate and understand requirements needed to achieve "Automotive Service Excellence Certification" and the knowledge and abilities that must be obtained to achieve these goals. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.