Automotive Maintenance Technician

Prepare for a rewarding career maintaining and repairing today’s vehicles through 91Ƭ’s Automotive Maintenance Technician program. Gain hands-on experience, develop in-demand technical skills, and build a strong foundation for long-term success in the automotive industry.

Why Consider an Automotive Maintenance Technician Degree?

  • You’re interested in vehicles and enjoy hands-on mechanical work.
  • Skilled, trustworthy technicians are highly sought after.
  • The need for automotive maintenance is consistent and work is unlikely to be outsourced.
  • You can choose to focus on a specific area or work as a generalist with a range of skills.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it’s convenient for you.
  • Instructors have decades of experience in the automotive industry and teaching.
  • Our program is accredited by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), so you’ll be well prepared to take the ASE exam.

What It Takes

  • Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Desire to learn software used for testing mechanical systems
  • Ability to persist while overcoming challenges
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills

91Ƭ’s Automotive Maintenance Technician program prepares students to obtain nationally recognized credentials to be employed and practice in the state of Wisconsin. However, the college does not guarantee its curriculum matches the full requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in other states.

Career Area
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-404-3
Availability
CBE
  • 4 Terms 
  • 48 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Median Income: $48,587.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District.

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $9,407.20
  • Book Cost: $188
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $9,595.20

*Due to the rigorous nature of this hands-on training, Auto Maintenance courses are offered in person and during the day. 

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching; Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Ben Adams

Life is a journey - not a destination.

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Michael Lorier

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic -- it takes sweat, determination and hard work. Teaching allows me the opportunity to help someone's dream become their reality.

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