The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair course equips students with essential skills and knowledge needed in the dynamic automotive repair field.
Hands-on exercises cover engine repair, bolt and nut identification, measuring techniques, service literature interpretation, transmission fundamentals, suspension and steering systems, brake maintenance, electrical/electronic systems and engine performance.
An engaging and practical approach includes demonstrations, certifications and real-world exercises, ensuring students gain the confidence and proficiency required for success in the automotive industry. Students can earn up to four industry-recognized certifications.
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This class will cover the basics in the following ASE training areas: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.
Engine Repair (Introduction to Automotive Industry, Hand Tool Identification (NC3), Shop Safety and Vehicle Lifting, Vehicle Inspection Demo and Practice, Lubricants Presentation, Oil Change Demonstration and Practice, Engine Tear Down and Parts ID (Demo Engine), and Drive Belt Replacement Exercise)
Bolt and Nut ID, Measuring and Service Literature (Bolt and Nut ID Presentation and Exercise, Torque Wrench Demonstration and Practice, Basics of Measuring Presentation and Exercise, ShopKey Pro Service and Repair Level 1 (NC3), and Repair Order Basics Presentation and Exercise)
Transmissions (Transmission Basics Presentation, Fluid Level and Condition Checking Presentation and Exercise, Driveline Presentation and ID Exercise, and Driveshaft/U-Joint/CV Axle Inspection Demonstration and Removal Exercise)
Suspension and Steering (Tire ID and Inspection Presentation and Exercise, Tire Dismount/Mount and Balance Presentation and Exercises, Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring Exercise, Steering and Suspension Systems Presentation and ID Exercise, and Alignment Demonstration)
Brakes (Braking Basics Presentation, Brake Parts ID Exercise, Brake Fluid Testing Demonstration, Brake Pad and Rotor Measurements Demonstration and Exercise, Brake Pad and Rotor Removal and Replacement Exercise, and Electronic Parking Brake Resetting)
Electrical/Electronic Systems (Battery/Starting/Charging System Design Presentation, Battery Testing and Removal Exercise, Starting/Charging System Testing Demonstration and Certification (NC3), Multimeter Usage and 525F Multimeter Certification (NC3), and Relay and Circuit Testing Practice)
Engine Performance (Fuel System Basics Presentation, Fuel Filter Removal and Replacement Exercise, Air Delivery Basics Presentation, Air Filter Removal and Replacement Exercise, Ignition System Basics Presentation, and Spark Plug Removal and Replacement Exercise)
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) & National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
https://www.ase.com
https://www.nc3.net
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90% attendance
If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises and projects missed or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).,Lab exercises, when applicable, are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Late assignments may be accepted only at the instructor's discretion.
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Students interested in Automotive Repair
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Entry-Level: Automotive Maintenance Technician
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325936 | 02/25/26 - 04/23/26 | Northern Wake Campus | 350.00 | 0 |
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