Automotive Maintenance Technician
(31-404-3)
Technical Diploma-One Year
Course Information
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Program Requirements
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Program Description
If you enjoy working on vehicles and want an educational program you can complete in just one year, consider the Automotive Maintenance Technician program.
This program can help you gain the entry-level skills you need for a career servicing and repairing vehicles. You'll receive training in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas identified as automotive industry standards:
• Brakes
• Suspension and Steering
• Engine Performance
• Electrical/Electronic systems
If you complete this program and decide you would like more training, you could apply what you've learned to enter CVTC's two-year Automotive Technician program.
This is a time of change and challenge in the automotive industry, with demand for vehicles that deliver better mileage, higher safety ratings, and increased performance and style. The industry needs trained technicians. Most employers consider completing a vocational training program as the best preparation for entry-level jobs. CVTC's program is a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice to give you the background you need to succeed.
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.
Helpful Academic Background
• Good reading skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math and science
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
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Visit our department Web site at www.cvtc.edu/auto for more information on this program and department activities.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is an independent organization dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality in vehicle service and repair.
For free help in preparing for the COMPASS, contact any of CVTC's Academic Service Centers.
For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.
For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 800-547-2882 or 715-833-6200.