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Maintenance & Light Repair

Certificate

The Maintenance and Light Repair 1 Year Certificate (MLR) program qualifies students for entry level employment in the auto maintenance industry and related fields. This certificate program meets the NATEF General Service Technician (GST) requirements.

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Certificate Full Time: 3
Part Time: Part Time Option Not Available		 54.0

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

Students must meet with an advisor for entry into this program. A placement test is required to ensure language and computational skills are sufficient for program success.

  • Inspect, service, diagnose, repair, or replace each of the major systems in various types of vehicles.
  • Locate sources, estimate costs and explain repair or service
  • Handle customer needs, complaints, questions and special challenges.
  • Demonstrate computer competency by accessing data and documentation used for repair and apply manufacturer's specifications in repair or replacement.
  • Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and environmental guidelines and standards.
  • Demonstrate ability to pass the ASE test required for ASEEF certification
  • Communicate and document service records.
  • Compute costs, time and measurements.
  • Work independently and in groups to service, repair, test and maintain vehicles.
  • Use technology to test vehicles. Work with accuracy, dependability, proficiency and in a timely manner, when servicing and repairing vehicles.

For current employment and wage estimates, please visit the following online resources and search for the relevant occupational term:

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Full Time Cost

Quarter Credits Resident Non-Resident International
1 18 $1,723.96 $1,904.72 $3,731.18
2 18 $1,723.96 $1,904.72 $3,731.18
3 18 $1,723.96 $1,904.72 $3,731.18

The following fee is associated with the program:

  • program fee

Quarter Start Dates: Automotive Technology classes begin in Spring and Fall.

Students may still enroll in the program during other quarters to begin their related academic classes (Not required if a student has already completed these classes. Students must provide an official transcript.).

Class Times: Check the online class schedule. Students will meet during the class timeframe listed, however in order to maintain safe distances in on-site labs students will be grouped and have specified times on campus. Please check with your instructor for more information.

Other related academic classes are required that meet outside of these class times. These classes can be completed online and/or in-person depending on availability. Check with an advisor regarding when to take related academic classes.

Coursework

Course Course ID Credits Availability

This introductory course covers skills required by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) including electrical theory; testing series and parallel circuits using a multimeter; diagnosing electrical system problems using schematics and component locators; Testing battery, starting and charging systems on vehicles including safety procedures. MATH 110 is embedded in this course.

AUT 100 6.0

This course focuses on skills required by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) including safety; nomenclature of components and parts; performing preventive maintenance procedures; tools and equipment; repair manuals; parts and time estimating guides; fasteners and equipment; and how they relate to the automotive industry.

 MVM 100 3.0

This course builds on MVM 100 to meet Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) standards by covering vehicle inspection; lube, oil and filter; cooling system; belts and hoses; heating and air conditioning system; driveshaft; manual and automatic transmission service and using a scan tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTC).

MVM 102 6.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Steering and suspension theory, diagnosis and repair or replace including but not limited to chassis design, wheel bearings, steering and suspension components function and construction.

AUT 122 4.0

Tire and wheel construction, materials, application, remove & install, balance, diagnosis and repair. Performing a 4 wheel alignment, understanding all the components on the vehicle and road conditions that can affect alignment. Repair or replacement of those components on the vehicle as well as how aftermarket components can affect ride and safety of the vehicle.

AUT 124 4.0

This course covers all of the components of disc brake, drum brake and mixed systems. We cover how each component works both in theory and in reality in the shop. We teach how to service, diagnose and to repair or replace each of the components.

AUT 126 3.0

Covers operation, diagnosis and service of disc brakes, power brakes and Antilock braking System (ABS) brake components.

AUT 127 4.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

This course covers automotive gasoline engines operation, lubrication and cooling systems. It also covers removal and installation.

AUT 128 4.0

Covers engine disassembly, cleaning of engine parts, inspection and measuring of engine components, cylinder head rebuilding, overhauling engine blocks and reassembly of an automotive engine.

AUT 130 8.0

Automotive engine performance theory, operation and diagnosis of engine performance components, as well as removal, repair or replacement of components from vehicles. Coreqs: AUT 128, AUT 132.

 AUT 134 3.0


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