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2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate


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The Automotive Electrical Certificate is the first part of the Automotive Maintenance Certificate program. Students train for entry-level positions in the automotive electrical field. This includes but is not limited to battery, alternator, and starter service as well as automotive accessory installation and repair. The certificate is a 12 credit hour program.

The Automotive Chassis Certificate is the second part of the Automotive Maintenance Certificate program. Students train for entry-level positions in the automotive chassis maintenance field. This includes but is not limited to oil changes, tire service, steering and suspension service, brake service and wheel alignments. This certificate is a 12 credit hour program.

MCC’s Automotive Electrical and Automotive Chassis Certificates allow students to complete a technical education program, join the workforce, and return to school later to complete the Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate, a 45-47 credit hour program, or an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 281

Total Certificate Credits: 24


For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/autotech

Other Certificate Graduation Requirements:


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department for OCC 286, Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate.

For more information, contact the department chair: (815) 455-8941.

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