The purpose of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. The program prepares the individual to select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment; provides instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and the repair of engines; instruction in the analysis of fuel, electrical, cooling, brake systems, drive train, and suspension systems are included. The competencies in the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology program are closely correlated with the knowledge required to prepare an individual for the certification test given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The content is organized into competency-based courses of instruction that specify occupational competencies that the individual must successfully complete according to the priorities for tasks established by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMRE 1002 | Introduction to Transportation Technology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VMRE 1102 | Brakes Systems | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 1202 | Steering & Suspension | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TCA – Alignment Specialist (9) | 9 | |||
| VMRE 1402 | Engine Repair | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1502 | Automotive Transmission & Transaxle | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 1602 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1612 | Advanced Electrical and Electronics | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1622 | Manual Drive Train | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 1802 | Engine Performance I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 1812 | Engine Performance II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 2822 | Engine Performance III | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTS – Automotive Apprentice Subtotal (27) | 27 | |||
| *CTS – Automotive Apprentice Total Hours (30) | 30 | |||
| VMRE 1360 | Light Diesel | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VMRE 1702 | HVAC | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 2002 | Advanced Suspension, Steering, & Brakes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 2012 | Advanced Automatic and Manual Transmission | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 2402 | Lube Tech G-1 Maintenance | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TD – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (52) | 52 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1260 | |||
*CTS Automotive Apprentice Total Hours includes credit for VMRE 1002.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMRE 1002 | Introduction to Transportation Technology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VMRE 1102 | Brakes Systems | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 1202 | Steering & Suspension | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TCA – Alignment Specialist (9) | 9 | |||
| VMRE 1131 | Identification & Analysis | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VMRE 1141 | Frame & Body | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1220 | Welding and Cutting | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1230 | Panel Replacement | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1320 | Refinishing/Detailing | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1602 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| VMRE 1702 | HVAC | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 2111 | Basic Metal Alignment & Finish | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VMRE 2121 | Corrosion | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CTS – Collision Repair Apprentice Subtotal (31) | 31 | |||
| *CTS – Collision Repair Total Hours (34) | 34 | |||
| VMRE 2130 | Restraint Systems | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VMRE 2140 | Plastic Repair | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| VMRE 2230 | Advanced Painting Technologies | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| VMRE 2331 | Advanced Collision Repair | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| TD – Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (52) | 52 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1140 | |||
*CTS Collision Repair Apprentice Total Hours includes credit for VMRE 1002.
CIP Code: 470600
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 52 Semester Credit Hours
Thomas Richard
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu
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Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550
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Title IX Officer
Candy Parker
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
ADA Officer
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(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615