Waukesha County Technical College
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

Program Information

Degree Type

21-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code

30-602-3

Time to Degree

1 year

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

On Campus

Daytime

Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Automotive technicians use computerized equipment and traditional tools to complete basic repairs, handle routine maintenance and conduct diagnostic tests on cars and light trucks. In this program, gain skills to work on a variety of systems such as engine, drive train, brakes, electrical, steering and suspension. Training includes classroom and lab instruction.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

Spring 2025 Start

  • This program cannot be started in spring.

Summer 2024 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

  • Any PC laptop or Android tablet, five years old or newer
  • Z87 ANSI rated safety glasses
  • Electrical hazard (EH) rated, slip-resistant safety-toe shoes/work boots
  • Required textbooks

How To Apply

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

If you like fixing cars and trucks, a career in the automotive field may be right for you. Those tasked with maintaining and repairing vehicles are mechanical problem solvers who enjoy working with their hands.

  • Express Oil Change Technician
  • Brake and Alignment Technician
  • Tire Installer

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

$25,200 – $39,200 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

  • Financial aid loans
  • Scholarships
  • Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

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Career Pathway

What Makes This Program Unique?

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Earn Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student certifications in Brakes; Steering and Suspension; and Automotive HVAC.

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Advance your career by applying credits earned in this technical diploma to the Automotive Technology associate degree.

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Students can earn the EPA 609 Refrigerant Recycling certification.

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Program Pathway

Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

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Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous ollege coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.

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WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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