Automotive Maintenance Technician Curriculum

 

Effective June 2012

 

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

First Term

32-404-311

Auto Service Orientation

3

32-404-329

Chassis Electrical I

4

32-404-324

Auto Brake Systems I

3

31-804-302

Applied Technical Math

2

32-404-350

Intro to Hybrid Auto Safety & Maintenance

2

10-890-100

College Success

1

 

Estimated Semester Total

15

 

Second Term

32-404-323

Automotive Steering/Suspension I

3

32-404-349

Chassis Electrical II

3

3-404-344

Steering/Suspension and Brakes II

3

31-804-304

Applied Communications: Writing

2

31-806-369

Basic Physical Science

2

 

Estimated Semester Total

13

 

 

Advanced Standing: Articulation agreements between Nicolet and some district high schools provide credit in this program for selected high school courses; contact the Welcome Center for details.

Students must have a grade of “C” or better in any course to progress in courses which require that course as a prerequisite.
Students much have a grade of “C” or better in all core courses to graduate.
A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 is required for graduation.

 


Automotive Maintenance Technician Courses

 
32-404-311 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ORIENTATION
Orients students to the automotive service industry. Students research service information sources, workplace processes, and vehicle design and operation. Students demonstrate engine, vehicle chassis, drive train inspections and routine maintenance procedures. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-323 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION I
Prepares the student to service steering and suspension systems including springs and shock absorbers, struts, steering sectors, power steering units, steering linkage, pre-alignment inspections, and wheel balance. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-324 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS I
Prepares the student to service brake system disc and drum design applications, power brake units, hydraulic systems, and parking brake systems, and conduct brake drum and rotor resurfacing. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-329 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL I
Prepares the student with the systems knowledge to service automotive starting, charging, cranking systems, and the basic DC circuits and components of lighting, safety, and accessory applications. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

32-404-344 STEERING/SUSPENSION AND BRAKES II
Enables the learner to develop the advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to diagnose, service and repair power steering systems, power boost brake systems, ABS systems and to conduct four-wheel alignment.  Pre-requisite: 31-404-311 and 32-404-329.  Co-requisite:  32-404-323.  Lecture/lab.  3 credits.

32-404-349 CHASSIS ELECTRICAL II
Develop abilities to diagnose, service and repair chassis electrical systems as found on automobiles and light trucks.  Special focus will be upon complex or modularized circuitry such as instrumentation, those with IC integrated accessory systems, multiplexing, circuits with varied loads and switching, and those integrated with multiple systems.    Prerequisites:  32-404-311 and 32-404-329.  Lecture/Lab.  3 credits.

32-404-350 INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID AUTO SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
This course is intended for both the entry level and experienced technician to introduce the learner to basic hybrid vehicle safety and maintenance.  After completion of this course the learner will be able to identify a hybrid vehicle, locate and identify the major components of a hybrid vehicle and be able to locate, identify and remove the safety disconnect following manufacturer's and industry standards.    Lecture/Lab.  2 credits.



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