Transportation
Automotive Technician
Technical Diploma - 58 credits
32-404-2
CONTACT
Academic Advisor: Tom Raykovich
Welcome Center
University Transfer Center - Room 210
Phone: 715-365-4493 or 800-544-3039 ext. 4493
Email: traykovi@nicoletcollege.edu
Automotive technicians are essential support people in our mobile society. The continually advancing technology designed into automobiles requires that technicians be skilled in the diagnosis and repair of electronic control, mechanical, hydraulic, and power transmission systems. On the job, technicians use electronic test equipment, technical manuals, and computer-based reference and communication systems to perform automotive service. Today's prepared automotive technicians develop highly respected skills that are often applied in many diverse service occupations.
About the Program
The Automotive Technician program provides the academic and technical education endorsed by industry that will help students develop the academic and technical knowledge and skills, life-long learning skills, and attitude awareness necessary to enter and advance in the occupation of automotive technician. Automotive courses combine lecture and hands-on lab experience in the operation and repair of all key automotive systems. These courses are designed to prepare the student for successful certification testing by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). In addition to the automotive courses, the technical diploma program includes courses in mathematics, physical science, and communications.
Possible Careers
- Automotive Service Technician
- Technical Specialist
- Shop Foreman
- Service Manager
- Manufacturer's Representative
- Automotive Parts Specialist
- Automotive Service Advisor
Program Outcomes
- Conduct automotive service and repair with a focus upon customer satisfaction.
- Apply the learning skills required to continue automotive technical career development.
- Develop a level of professional image, attitude, and appearance that will contribute to the attainment of his/her employer’s goals.
- Use process-specific specialized service equipment to conduct automotive service.
- Adapt to, and cope with, the elements of change in the automotive service industry.
- Demonstrate systematic problem solving strategies in the automotive service setting.
- Interpret the efficiency/effectiveness principles of the work-place required of an automotive technician.
- Demonstrate the accurate use of trade-specific jargon.
- Demonstrate safe service practices.
Articulation Agreement
Students who complete the two-year Automotive Technician diploma can seamlessly transfer credits to Franklin University, apply their Nicolet automotive technician credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in technical management, and complete this degree through distance learning.
For more information contact the Academic Advising Office at 715-365-4493 or 715-365-4501.
