Diploma in Automotive Technician
Introduction
Automotive Technician is a Diploma program taught at Nicolet Area Technical College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.
The Automotive Technician Technical Diploma teaches basic and advanced automotive maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Students work with electrical and mechanical systems and components, including engines, transmissions/transaxles, fuel management systems, steering and suspension systems, climate control systems, brake systems, and hybrids. The program aims to prepare graduates for all eight areas of the ASE Certified Master Technician.
Learning is organized across multiple terms with required courses that include automotive safety, service fundamentals, electrical principles and wire repair, steering and suspension inspection and repair, wheel and tire service, wheel alignment, battery and lighting systems, starting and charging systems, and automotive HVAC systems. Students also complete professional skills and workplace ethics, plus lab-focused instruction such as entry-level service technician simulation and welding techniques.
Specialized training includes engine mechanical systems, lubrication, cooling, drum and disc brakes, engine performance maintenance, drivetrain fluid service, automatic transmission service, hydraulic and mechanical brake systems, electronic brake control, hybrid motors and batteries, engine cylinder head and block service, automotive sensors and diagnostics, and automotive data communication systems.
Modules
- Math Skills
- Geometry Skills
- Automotive Safety
- Automotive Service Fundamental Procedures
- Electrical Principles
- Automotive Electrical Wire Repair
- Steering, Suspension, Inspection, and Light Repair
- Wheel and Tire Service
- Wheel Alignment
- Battery and Lighting Systems
- Starting and Charging Systems
- Automotive HVAC Systems
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Automotive Technician at Nicolet Area Technical College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Nicolet Area Technical College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nicolet Area Technical College as pre-requiste for admission in Automotive Technician.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.nicoletcollege.edu/programs-degrees/automotive/automotive-technician
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.