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Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technician
Students in this major will learn the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and light repair technician. This career major will expose the student to courses in automotive preventative maintenance and servicing and replacing brakes, and steering and suspension components. They will also learn how to do general electrical system diagnosis, learn electrical theory, perform basic tests and then determine necessary action. In addition, they will learn how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant. The hours completed in this major are aligned with ASE/NATEF standards and are an excellent foundation for the entry-level technician.
| Career Major Length |
525 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Introduction to Automotive Service |
45 |
Automotive Brakes Introduction I |
30 |
Automotive Brakes Fundamentals II |
60 |
Automotive Engine Performance Introduction I |
45 |
Automotive Engine Repair Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Automatic Transmission Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Introduction I |
45 |
Automotive Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals II |
90 |
Automotive Heating and Air-Conditioning Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Fundamentals II |
30 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Introduction I |
15 |
Automotive Steering and Suspension Fundamentals II |
75 |
Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axle Introduction I |
15 |
Workforce Staging |
30 |
College Credit:
- OSU-IT - 12 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$14/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 9th grade level or above
- Basic computer literacy/skills
- Ability to understand theory and technical information
- Ability to read and comprehend textbook and shop manuals
- Ability to complete basic math problems
- Good health, physical condition and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand/work on your feet
for
extended periods of time
- Endurance to work under adverse weather conditions
- Good communication skills
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults
Location
South
Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Industry Accreditations
National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE)
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
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