Technical Diploma│1 Year│33 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Moraine Park’s Auto Maintenance Technician program provides students with expert training to diagnose and repair vehicles using high-tech automotive equipment.
The one-year Auto Maintenance Technician program at Moraine Park Technical College provides students the hands-on experience and extensive training needed to adapt to the rapidly changing automotive industry and prepare for entry-level vehicle repair jobs. Learn the skills necessary to test, diagnose and service vehicles that deliver improved fuel economy, complex safety systems and higher performance features.
What You’ll Learn
Students receive hands-on training through Moraine Park’s automotive classes to become a front-end troubleshooter who performs diagnosis, service and repair of complex automotive systems. Work with the latest computerized diagnostic equipment to identify common problems found in a vehicle. Prepare for ASE certification testing and continue your education through Moraine Park’s Automotive Technology associate degree to advance your career opportunities in the automotive industry.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Light Maintenance Technician
- Entry Level Automotive Repair Technician
- Under-Car Technician
- Parts Specialist
- Service Writer/Consultant
Earn a technical diploma and associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
| SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 602-104 | Brake Systems | 3 |
| 602-107 | Auto Service Fundamentals | 2 |
| 602-124 | Steering and Suspension Systems | 3 |
| 602-125 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 1 | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 602-103 | Engine Repair 1 | 2 |
| 602-127 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 2 | 3 |
| 602-128 | Electrical and Electronic Systems 3 | 3 |
| 602-197 | Engine Performance 1 | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
Students must wear Moraine Park approved program uniform. Approximately $160 for a set of 4 uniforms.
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!