Automotive Technology - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Automotive Technology from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Automotive Technology prepares students for work in an automotive repair facility. Students learn to diagnose and service automobiles under conditions similar to an actual repair facility. Students will develop repair facility management skills such as telephone etiquette, communication techniques, operation, managing, and organization skills. Employment Potential A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: Automotive Service Technician: Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions, performs appropriate repairs, and recommends/conducts regular vehicle maintenance. Automotive Electronics Specialist: Utilizes Hi-tech equipment to troubleshoot complex electrical and computer malfunctions. Replaces and reprograms engine, body and transmission controllers. Brake Specialist: Performs complete brake system safety inspections, diagnoses brake system concerns and makes necessary repairs. Steering, Suspension & Alignment Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs steering and suspension system concerns, utilizes computerized equipment to perform suspension and steering system adjustments. Transmission and Drive Train Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs concerns related to automatic and manual transmissions, drive trains and differentials. Engine Performance Specialist: Utilizes hi-tech equipment to diagnose and repair engine drivability concerns relating to engine mechanical, ignition and fuel systems. Heating & Air Conditioning Specialist: Diagnoses and repairs heating and air conditioning control systems. Engine Repair Specialist: Diagnoses engine mechanical failure. Disassembles, inspects, and measures engine components. Recommends/ conducts component replacement. Shop Foreman: Works with the technician and customer to get vehicles repaired correctly. Parts Manager: Organizes and oversees the parts department. Works with the technicians to get the correct parts to repair the vehicles. Warranty Claims Person: Calculates the amount of time spent repairing a vehicle compared to what the manufacturer will allow. Owner/Operator: Owns and operates his/her own repair facility, may have employees working for them. View more details on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.