The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair course is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge needed in the dynamic automotive repair field.
Students explore hands-on exercises covering 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.
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.
This class will cover the basics in the following ASE training areas:
A1-Engine Repair
A2-Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A3-Manual Drive Train & Axles
A4-Suspension & Steering
A5-Brakes
A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7-Heating & Air Conditioning
A8-Engine Performance
Module 1: Engine Repair
1. Introduction to Automotive Industry
2. Hand Tool Identification (NC3)
3. Shop Safety and Vehicle Lifting
4. Vehicle Inspection Demo and Practice
5. Lubricants Presentation
6. Oil Change Demonstration and Practice
7. Engine Tear Down and Parts ID (Demo Engine)
8. Drive Belt Replacement Exercise
Module 2: Bolt & Nut ID, Measuring, and Service Literature
1. Bolt & Nut ID Presentation and Exercise
2. Torque Wrench Demonstration and Practice
3. Basics of Measuring Presentation and Exercise
4. ShopKey Pro Service & Repair Level 1 (NC3)
5. Repair Order Basics Presentation and Exercise
Module 3: Transmissions
1. Transmission Basics Presentation
2. Fluid Level & Condition Checking Presentation and Exercise
3. Driveline Presentation and ID Exercise
4. Driveshaft/U-Joint/CV Axle Inspection Demonstration and Removal Exercise
Module 4: Suspension & Steering
1. Tire ID & Inspection Presentation and Exercise
2. Tire Dismount, Mount, and Balance Presentation and Exercises
3. Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring Exercise
4. Steering & Suspension Systems Presentation and ID Exercise
5. Alignment Demonstration
Module 5: Brakes
1. Braking Basics Presentation
2. Brake Parts ID Exercise
3. Brake Fluid Testing Demonstration
4. Brake Pad and Rotor Measurements Demonstration and Exercise
5. Brake Pad and Rotor Removal & Replacement Exercise
6. Electronic Parking Brake Resetting
Module 6: Electrical/Electronic Systems
1. Battery/Starting/Charging System Design Presentation
2. Battery Testing and Removal Exercise
3. Starting/Charging System Testing Demonstration and Certification (NC3)
4. Multimeter Usage and 525F Multimeter Certification (NC3)
5. Relay and Circuit Testing Practice
Module 7: Engine Performance
1. Fuel System Basics Presentation
2. Fuel Filter Removal & Replacement Exercise
3. Air Delivery Basics Presentation
4. Air Filter Removal & Replacement Exercise
5. Ignition System Basics Presentation
6. Spark Plug Removal & Replacement Exercise
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) & National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
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90% attendance"Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). 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 is 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
Auto Servicing and Repair
Automotive Maintenance Technicians
Entry-Level: Automotive Maintenance Technician
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Justina Barreiro
919-819-0203
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311325 | 07/28/25 - 08/09/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 300.00 | 15 | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312588 | 08/20/25 - 10/10/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 350.00 | 16 | Register | |
| 312589 | 10/15/25 - 12/11/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 350.00 | 16 | Register |
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