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Automotive Technician

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Due to high demand in this program, please contact Admissions at admissions@blackhawk.edu or (608) 757-7710 for any inquiries regarding enrollment in this program.

The Automotive Technician program will prepare you to perform factory-recommended maintenance procedures and to diagnose and repair performance problems of the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, heating, cooling, brake, and electrical systems in cars and trucks. You will also learn the proper use and function of hand and machine tools, automotive parts, online service references, computerized equipment, and other technical and diagnostic equipment required to maintain and service increasingly complex vehicles. In addition, our instruction places an emphasis on problem-solving skills, including the use of diagnostic equipment such as lab oscilloscopes, scan tools, and digital voltmeters.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,132

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$59,500

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Service Fundamentals 1
  • Service Fundamentals 2
  • Brake Service 1
  • Brake Service 2
  • Brake Service 3
  • Brake Service 4
  • Steering & Suspension 1
  • Steering & Suspension 2
  • Steering & Suspension 3
  • Steering & Suspension 4
  • Auto Machine Shop
  • Service Simulation
  • Trade Math
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Engine Repair 1
  • Service Management
  • Engine Repair 2
  • Engine Repair 3
  • Engine Repair 4
  • Drive Train Service 1
  • Drive Train Service 2
  • Drive Train Service 3
  • Heating & Air Conditioning Service 1
  • Heating & Air Conditioning Service 2
  • Heating & Air Conditioning Service 3
  • Heating & Air Conditioning Service 4
  • Communication
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • ASE Certification Review
  • Electrical Service 1
  • Electrical Service 2
  • Electrical Service 3
  • Electrical Service 4
  • Electronic Engine Control Fundamentals 1
  • Electronic Engine Control Fundamentals 2
  • Electronic Engine Control Fundamentals 3
  • Electronic Engine Control Fundamentals 4
  • Electronic Engine Control Diagnosis 1
  • Electronic Engine Control Diagnosis 2
  • Emission Control Service and Certification
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Computerized Fuel Systems Service 1
  • Computerized Fuel Systems Service 2
  • Engine Performance Diagnosis 1
  • Engine Performance Diagnosis 2
  • Engine Performance Diagnosis 3
  • Engine Performance Diagnosis 4
  • Electric Vehicle Safety
  • Electric Vehicle Circuits & Systems
  • Drive Train/Transaxle Service 1
  • Drive Train/Transaxle Service 2
  • Service Internship
  • Customer Service Fundamentals
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

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MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
  • Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
  • Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems
  • Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems
  • Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension 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 heating and air conditioning systems
  • Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive engine performance system
Automotive Technician

Highlights

Technical Diploma

54 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

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Parts Manager

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