
Automotive Service Technician
Learn skills necessary for entry-level automotive industry positions such as basic automotive maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Test, diagnose, and service electrical and mechanical systems and components found in today’s vehicles, including engines, transmissions/transaxles, fuel management systems, steering and suspension systems, climate control systems, brake systems, and hybrids.
Program Outline
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1044214000 | Intro to Welding Techniques | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudents will explore and perform basic welding techniques.
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1089010400 | Professional Skills for Success | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesThis course provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding of what it takes to become a professional employee. This course will focus on the development the interpersonal skills of emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and decision making in a professional setting.
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1089010700 | Ethics for the Workplace | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesThis course offers the opportunity to develop your ability to recognize and make ethical decisions in the workplace. The focus will be on the recognition and development of values. Expansion of ethical values will focus on demonstrating respect through dignity, diversity, and equality while enhancing guiding actions with the principles of confidentiality, honesty, and transparency in business and in conduct towards others.
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3180430200 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 2.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesDevelops skills in using mathematics principles, essential to the technical service and production workplace, through applied learning contexts. Content includes whole numbers, fractions, percent, graphs, fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and tools and techniques for precision measurement. Accuplacer Arithmetic score >= 61 or TABE Math Comp score >= 10 or ACT Math score >= 17
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3240430100 | Automotive Safety | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will demonstrate competence in automotive safety. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240430200 | Automotive Service Fundamental Procedures | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will demonstrate basic automotive service procedures. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240430400 | Electrical Principles | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will summarize electrical principles. his is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240430600 | Automotive Electrical Wire Repair | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform basic electrical testing procedures. his is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240430800 | Steering, Suspension, and Wheel and Tire | 2.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will inspect, diagnose, and repair steering and suspension systems, along with repair wheels and tires. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240431000 | Wheel Alignment | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perfrom wheel alignment inspection and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240431300 | Battery and Lighting | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will diagnose, service, and repair automotive battery and lighting systems. his is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240431500 | Starting and Charging Systems | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will diagnose, service, and repair automotive charging and starting systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240431700 | Automotive HVAC Systems | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform general A/C diagnosis and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240431900 | Engine Repair Mechanical, Lubrication, and Cooling System | 3.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform engine mechanical diagnosis procedures and lubrication and cooling systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240432100 | Disc and Drum Brakes | 2.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform general brake system inspection and diagnosis. Diagnose and repair drum and disc brakes along with wheel bearings and parking brakes. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240432500 | Engine Performance Maintenance | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudents will perform general diagnosis and repair procedure of engine performance systems. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.
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3240432700 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles Maintenance | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform fluid service and diagnosis and drive shaft & CV shaft diagnosis & repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240433000 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Fluid | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform basic automatic transmission/transaxle diagnosis and fluid service. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240433300 | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Maintenance and Repair | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform in-vehicle automatic transmission/transaxle repairs. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE G1.
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3240433800 | Automotive Service Professional Simulation 1 | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudents will practice entry-level service technican skills.
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3240434200 | Advanced Brakes | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
Description and CompetenciesStudent will perform diagnosis and repair of master cylinders, brake lines, brake power assist units, and electronic brake control systems. This is part of the ASE A5 Certification.
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At A Glance
How You'll Learn

On-Campus Labs

Online Classes

Multiple Start Dates

Personalized Pace
2021 Start Dates
January 6 | May 7 | September 1 |
February 1 | June 7 | October 4 |
March 1 | July 5 | November 1 |
2022 Start Dates
January 3 | March 1 | June 6 |
February 7 | May 2 | July 11 |
What is Competency-Based Education?
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is learning at your own pace by mastering competencies through demonstration. Once all competencies for a program have been assessed and mastered, students will earn a certificate, diploma, or degree.
Approximate Cost
$4,233*
Financial Aid Eligible
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines; automatic transmission/transaxle systems; manual drive train and axles systems; steering and suspension steering systems; brake systems; electrical/electronic systems; heating and air conditioning systems; and engine performance systems.
Your Potential Careers
- Automotive Service Technician
Median Annual Salary
$35,140 | $37,138 | $38,818 |
Local | State | National |
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year.
This program will cost $5,236.00 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $12,925.00 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Wisconsin
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?name=Nicolet%20Area%20Technical%20College&sort=salary:desc