Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR), One Year Certificate
Students in this program will learn the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) of modern vehicles as outlined by the ASE Education Foundation. In cooperation with Stellantis Auto Group, General Motors, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Toyota, the National Coalition of Certification Center (NC3), Snap-on Corporation and ASE Education Foundation, students will use high quality equipment and tooling to perform vehicle services and repair tasks. After one year of study, students are qualified for employment as an entry level automotive technician.
Students who successfully complete all Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR), One-year Certificate requirements will be able to:
- Practice safety precautions to protect yourself, vehicles, and the environment.
- Communicate clearly with team members and customers.
- Conduct yourself on the job with a high degree of professionalism.
- Use service literature and tools efficiently.
- Inspect, service, and perform basic repairs of modern automobiles and light trucks.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for One-year Certificate programs. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair, One-year Certificate Program Map.
Computation
| AUT 290 | Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians | 4 |
| or | |
| MTH 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
AU3. 290 and MTH 075: 3 credits apply towards computation requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Communication
WR 121Z: 3 credits apply towards communication requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Human Relations
| AUT 643 | Customer Service for Auto Tech | 3 |
| or | |
| Human Relations | 3 |
Program Courses
| AUT 315 | Vehicle Systems Diagnostics: Scanner and Scope | 3 |
| AUT 316 | Maintenance & Light Repair | 10 |
| AUT 317 | Electrical Sys & Engine Performance | 10 |
| AUT 319 | Suspension, Steering & Braking | 10 |
| AUT 350 | Shop Skills I | 3 |
| AUT 351 | Shop Skills II | 3 |
Students with prior Automotive certification may be elegible to receive LBCC credit. See Credit for Prior Learning webpage for more information.
Total Credit Hours: 49-50