Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Employable in entry-level positions as engine repair specialists.
- Preparation for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
- Program length is two quarters if full time.
Automotive Engine Repair Technician
DESCRIPTION:
The Automotive Engine Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is to provide students an introduction to the hands-on skills and knowledge that an entry-level position in the engine repair service area would require. Students will gain knowledge and competencies to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities presented in the current marketplace. Training will also prepare students for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Engine repair technician
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement prior to graduation.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $864; Fees: $162; Books & Supplies: $261; Total Program Costs: $1,302
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Two quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operation. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; measurement; machining; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and workflow systems.
Introduces automotive electricity. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges, warning devices, and driver information system diagnosis and repair, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair, accessories diagnosis and repair.
Introduces automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques. Topics include: general diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.
