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 290Math & Measurement for Transportation Technicians

4

or

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

 
AU3. 290 and MTH 075: 3 credits apply towards computation requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Communication

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

or

WR 121ZComposition I

4

 
WR 121Z: 3 credits apply towards communication requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Human Relations

AUT 643Customer Service for Auto Tech

3

or

Human Relations

3

Program Courses

AUT 315Vehicle Systems Diagnostics: Scanner and Scope

3

AUT 316Maintenance & Light Repair

10

AUT 317Electrical Sys & Engine Performance

10

AUT 319Suspension, Steering & Braking

10

AUT 350Shop Skills I

3

AUT 351Shop 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