Automotive Technician - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Automotive Technician from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Engineering and technological advances in the automotive industry have created a strong demand for highly skilled auto technicians . The Automotive Technician program at Southwest Tech is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position in this industry. First year students are trained in proper maintenance practices, including engine, cooling, and steering and suspension. Electrical system service and testing, drivetrain, manual transmission and engine repair procedures are also covered. Emphasis is placed on the development of safe work habits, efficiency, and problem solving skills through out the program. Second year students are trained to service air conditioning, drivetrain service, brakes, automatic transmissions, fuel, emission and ignition systems. They work with the latest diagnostic test equipment to develop efficient and reliable diagnostic and repair techniques needed to service and repair today's automobiles . Career Opportunities Employment potential includes: Auto Technician: Diagnoses problems, replaces parts or performs adjustments on automobiles for an auto dealership or independent repair facility. Auto Specialist: Works in a specialized area such as engine repair, electrical, brakes, wheel alignment, tune-up, air-conditioning or transmission repair. Parts Specialist: Work in a larger shop or parts distribution business processing and dispensing parts for automobiles . Service Manager: Meets customers and works with the technicians to help diagnose and locate vehicle trouble areas, and supervises shop activities. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Service brake systems. Service electrical/electronic systems. Perform engine performance service. Service steering and suspension systems. Service automatic transmissions and transaxles. Perform engine repair service. Service heating and air conditioning systems. Service manual drive trains and axles. Exhibits a level of professionalism appropriate to an entry level technician . View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.