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Automotive Maintenance Technician Overview

The automotive industry is changing due to consumers demanding vehicles that deliver better mileage, higher safety ratings, increased performance, with comfort and style. CVTC’s one-year Automotive Maintenance Technician program will give you basic auto repair training.

You will explore a variety of techniques to maintain and repair automobiles. This program will allow you to acquire detailed knowledge about all vehicle components and diagnostic equipment.

If you decide to continue your education, you will have completed the first year of the two-year program, and may be able to enroll in the second year.

Career Opportunities

Auto Parts Specialist

Automotive Technician

Lift Technician

Lube Technician

Mechanic

Graduate Employers

Auto Value

Chilson Automotive Group

Eau Claire Auto Group

Eau Claire Ford

Goodyear Tire

Just the Facts

Automotive Maintenance Technician
29 Credit Technical Diploma

Length of Program //
One Year

Delivery Method //

Program Location //
Eau Claire

Program Location //
August

Start Dates //
August

Start Dates //
August

 

Financial Aid Eligible

 

Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost 

Term 1

$

3,989

Term 2

$

2,478

Tools/Materials

$

3,974

Books

$

263

Estimated Total:  $10,704

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Automotive Technician Overview

To enroll in the two-year Auto Technician program, you must first complete all coursework in the Automotive Maintenance Technician program. Then you receive additional training in the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas:

  • Suspension & Steering
  • Brakes
  • Electrical & electronic systems
  • Engine repair
  • Automatic transmissions & transaxles
  • Manual drive train & axles
  • HVAC
  • Engine performance
  • Hybrid vehicles

This training will help prepare you for even greater employment opportunities in the auto industry.

Learn more about the Automotive Technician advanced placement option for this program.

// Program Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Automotive Mechanic

Aerial Lift Technician

Automotive Technician

Car Detailer

Diesel Technician

Lube Technician

Graduate Employers

Ken Vance Honda

The Muffler Shop and Auto Center LLC

Penske Truck Leasing

Just the Facts

Automotive Technician
57 Credit Technical Diploma

Length of Program //
Two Years

Delivery Method //

Program Location //
Eau Claire

Start Dates //
August

   Financial Aid Eligible

   Non-Traditional Occupation

Estimated Program Cost 

Term 1

$

3,989

Term 2

$

2,478

Term 3

$

2,822

Term 4

$

2,411

Tools/Materials

$

3,510

Books

$

104

Estimated Total:  $15,314

 

Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you can take in the Automotive Maintenance Technician program.

Automotive Brake Systems
This course of study is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair foundation brake systems found on cars and light-duty trucks using industry standard equipment.

Auto Engine Performance 1
Students will disassemble an internal combustion engine, identify and measure components, reassemble engine using industry standard tools and procedures, and perform basic engine tests.

Welding-Automotive Technician
Students will acquire basic welding skills on light gauge metals and other materials used in the automobile industry by using oxyacetylene welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and plastic welding.

Automatic Transmission & Transaxles (Two Year Program)
Students will explore the principles of hydraulic and electronic controls as it relates to the automatic transmission.

Automotive HVAC Systems (Two Year Program)
Students will evacuate and recharge A/C systems, convert A/C systems from R-12 to R134a refrigerant according to industry standards, perform component replacement, and diagnose and repair computerized climate control systems.

Automotive Axles & Drive Trains (Two Year Program)
Students will learn the skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair automotive axles and drive trains. Coursework includes: wheel bearings, constant velocity joints, drive shafts & u-joints, and differential units.

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Automotive Maintenance Technician Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.

// Program Outcomes
 

100%
Employed

100% of our recent Automotive Maintenance Technician graduates got a job in the industry.

 

$32K*
Yearly Salary

Automotive Maintenance Technician professionals make an average starting salary of $32,139.

 

123
Regional Jobs

There are 123 job openings in the CVTC district for the Automotive Maintenance Technician industry.

 

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Credits to Other Institutions

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* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from EMSI which is an Economic Modeling Software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.

Related Programs & Certificates

Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
 

Degrees & Diplomas

Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician, Technical Diploma

Diesel Truck Technician, Technical Diploma

Motorcycle, Marine & Outdoor Power Products Technician, Technical Diploma

Truck Driving, Technical Diploma

Continue Your Learning

CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.

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Program Accreditation

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The ASE Education Foundation strives to uphold quality and excellence in automotive service. It accredits qualified educational programs in schools (secondary and post-secondary) through its 5-Step Process, and offers student career development. Visit accreditation website.