Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate

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The Automotive Maintenance Certificate builds on the Automotive Electrical Certificate and Automotive Chassis Certificate programs. In addition to these certificates, students will take an engine technology course in which they will gain additional knowledge of diagnosis and repair of engine mechanical and electronic systems.

MCC's Automotive Maintenance Certificate provides students employable skills to join the workforce and prepares them for the Advanced Automotive Technician Certificate, a 47 credit hour program, or an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology.

Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate Requirements

Curriculum: OCC 281

Program Core: 24 Credit Hours

AMT 100 - Principles of Automotive Technology 4 Credits
AMT 120 - Automotive Electricity Fundamentals 4 Credits
AMT 140 - Automotive Engine Technology 4 Credits
AMT 160 - Automotive Electronic Fundamentals 4 Credits
AMT 180 - Auto Steering-Chassis-Suspension 4 Credits
AMT 220 - Automotive Brake Systems 4 Credits

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.