Automotive Maintenance Technician - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Automotive Maintenance Technician from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Overview ? Automotive Maintenance Technician is a one-year technical diploma program designed to train you to service and repair the drivetrain, electrical and mechanical systems of automobiles . When employment opportunities arise, and with the employer's and instructor's consent, portions of this program may be taken off campus for co-op credit. Career Outlook ? Automobile service technicians are needed to repair and maintain passenger cars and light trucks, and the need for technicians trained in this occupation will continue as long as passenger vehicles are produced. Program graduates typically locate employment with automobile dealerships, service stations, specialized shops, general repair garages and franchise repair garages. Duties often entail new car predelivery inspection, car cleanup, lubrication, wheel alignment and balancing, electrical systems repair, engine repair and tuneup, automatic and manual transmission repair. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers usually expect you as an automobile service technician applicant to be able to: Use hand and power tools, and shop equipment, properly and safely Locate technical data and service repair information Look up specifications in shop manuals Service and repair the following systems: brake; steering and suspension; heating, cooling, and air conditioning; and exhaust, emission control, fuel delivery, and ignition systems Provide minor service and repair on manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, differentials, driveshafts and axle half shafts, engine Service and repair (with an exposure to overhaul techniques) manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, differentials, driveshafts and axle half shafts, engines, and electrical components Perform routine service, such as lubrication, oil and filter change, tire balance and rotation, engine tuneup, and accessory service Develop a working rapport with other employees Exhibit the desire to remain current in your field Possible Careers: Automobile Servicing Technician Engine Repair Powertrain Maintenance View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.