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Vehicle Maintenance Technology

Program Description

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 ASE Education Foundation.

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Curriculum

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Tech-470600-Automotive Concentration Diploma Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
VMRE 1002Introduction to Transportation Technology213
VMRE 1102Brakes Systems123
VMRE 1202Steering & Suspension123
CTCAutomotive Information Helper (9)459
VMRE 1402Engine Repair224
VMRE 1505Automatic Transmission & Transaxle134
VMRE 1602Fundamentals of Electricity224
VMRE 1612Advanced Electrical and Electronics224
VMRE 1622Manual Drive Train123
VMRE 1802Engine Performance I123
CTSAutomotive Apprentice (31)91322
VMRE 1812Engine Performance II123
VMRE 2822Engine Performance III123
VMRE 1360Light Diesel213
VMRE 1702HVAC123
VMRE 2002Advanced Suspension, Steering, & Brakes123
VMRE 2402Lube Tech G-1 Maintenance123
TD – Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology (49)81149
Total Clock Hours1170

*Students will need to select a concentration to pursue with the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology TD.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Tech-470600-Collision Concentration Diploma Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
VMRE 1131Identification & Analysis213
VMRE 1141Frame & Body224
VMRE 1220Welding & Cutting224
VMRE 1230Panel Replacement224
VMRE 1320Refinishing/Detailing224
VMRE 1602Fundamentals of Electricity224
VMRE 1702HVAC123
VMRE 2111Basic Metal Alignment & Finish123
VMRE 2121Corrosion112
CTSCollision Repair Apprentice (40)151640
VMRE 2130Restraint Systems112
VMRE 2140Plastic Repair112
VMRE 2230Advanced Painting Techniques134
VMRE 2331Advanced Collision Repair044
TD – Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology (52)3952
Total Clock Hours1230

*Students will need to select a concentration to pursue with the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology TD.

Program Information

CIP Code: 470600

Program Type: Diploma

Program Length: 52 Semester Credit Hours

Program Resources

Contact Information

Jonathan Darbonne - Associate Dean

jonathan.darbonne@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6961

Chelsey Johnson (Support Coordinator)

chelsey.johnson@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6992