Program Summary
MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR TECHNICIAN - Certificate of Achievement
2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
Consistent with NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) organization, a Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Certificate would allow students to receive the minimum coursework and training in order to earn entry level placement in the automotive field. Completers of this certificate could find entry-level employment in most automotive repair facilities.
Career Opportunities
Entry level placement in such careers as, beginning automotive technician, automotive installer, lube technician, dealership predelivery inspection, roadside service, brake installer, alignment technician, front-end service technician
Units: 21.0
ATCH 152
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
3.0
ATCH 153
ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURES
3.0
ATCH 158
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS
4.0
ATCH 160
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
4.0
ATCH 186
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
3.0
ATCH 284
BRAKING SYSTEMS
4.0
Total: 21.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate the necessary skill proficiency and the technical knowledge for success in the Automotive industry as evidenced by the continuation of NATEF Certification and completion of appropriate NATEF tasks for courses completed.
Students will successfully complete 95% of the P-1 (Performance Item 1) tasks, 80% of the P-2 tasks, and 50% of the P-3 tasks as outlined in the NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Standards 2017) task list for each area in the 4 core areas (A1 Engine Repair, A4 Chassis and Suspension, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical Systems.) See standards download at: http://www.asealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2017-Auto-Program-Standards-Print-Version-1.pdf
Students will demonstrate academic proficiency in the core 4 areas (A1, A4, A5, A6)
Students will pass at least 2 of the 4 core ASE exams (A1, A4, A5, A6)