Associate Degree in Automotive Technology
Fox Valley Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Appleton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,777 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
This program will give you the skills necessary for the typical automotive service department, along with a broad knowledge base and well-rounded education to advance in your career. You’ll get an overview of the auto service industry, as well as learn how to diagnose, service, and repair the wide range of engine and auto components. In addition to engine repair and rebuilding, your training will cover electrical systems, brakes, transmissions, fuel injection systems, onboard diagnostics, climate control systems, steering and suspension systems, and more. Elective courses allow you to pursue a specialty or gain experience through an internship at a local automotive shop. You’ll be well equipped for the career you desire.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 1
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 2
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 3
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair 4
- Advanced Electrical Automotive
- Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Applied Science for Transportation
- Engine Mechanical
- Powertrain Management 1
- Powertrain Management 2
- Alternative Fuels
- Automatic Transaxles and Transmissions
- Manual Transmissions
General Studies
- College Technical Math 1A
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Economics
- Written Communication
- Psychology of Human Relations
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive brake systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical & electronic systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension systems.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Automotive Specialist.
- Automotive Technician.
- Automotive Warehouse Distributor.
- Customer Service & Sales Representative.