Get a head start on a career in automotive technology with a certificate in Automotive Maintenance and General Repairs from Minnesota State College Southeast. The course load is flexible to fit your schedule and will prepare you with the skills you need to grow in the automotive industry.
Begin your career in Automotive Maintenance and General Repairs by enrolling in automotive technology courses from Minnesota State College Southeast.
Career Area: Transportation
Program: Automotive Technology
Campus(es): Winona
Major Details
Now more than ever, it's important to get a top-notch education at a trusted auto mechanic school that will get you into the workforce and start earning a living quickly. In just one semester at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, you can earn a 17-credit certificate in Automotive Maintenance and General Repairs that will help you get started on the fast track to employment in a high-demand field.
In this certificate, you will focus on the following:
Shop safety, the use of service manuals, preventative maintenance, and the use of automotive tools and equipment
An introductory look at basic automotive electrical systems
Suspension and steering systems diagnosis, replacement and alignment
Brake systems including hydraulic systems, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes, and power assist units
Automotive Maintenance and General Repairs at Minnesota State College Southeast
This certificate allows students to be able to learn vehicle maintenance and general repair skills that will be useful as a basic entry level technician. It's also designed for students who just want to learn vehicle basics for their own benefit. If you're undecided about your career options, you can graduate with this certificate or continue your training onward with the Automotive Technology - Diploma.
With an Automotive Maintenance and General Repairs certificate from Minnesota State College Southeast, you can begin working in an exciting career in Automotive Maintenance that will always be in demand.
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Cluster/Pathway
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Pathway: Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Courses
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Total Credits Required for this Major: 17
Cost
| Approximate Tuition/Fees: | $4,319 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tool Cost: | $3,000 |
| Books/Supplies: | $350 |
| Estimated Total: | $7,669 |
Career Opportunities
Basic Entry Level Technician
General Maintenance Technician
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Outcomes
Program graduates will be able to:
Perform safety practices and procedures
Demonstrate professionalism
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of vehicle systems
Demonstrate the ability to diagnose vehicles
Demonstrate the ability to complete vehicle repairs and maintenance
Demonstrate customer care and repair shop etiquette
Highlights
State-of-the-art lab in the Norris P. Abts Transportation Center operates as a live shop.
Students work on customer vehicles, as well as program cars, allowing real hands-on experience.
Students will learn all aspects of an automotive repair facility, from vehicle repairs to customer care.
Text and curriculum designed around Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.
Instructors
Amanda Evenson
Amanda Evenson earned her bachelor's degree in Career and Technical Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and as well as an Automotive Technology diploma and an associate degree in Individualized Studies from Minnesota State College Southeast. She is familiar with MSC Southeast not only from having been a student, but also from having served as an adjunct instructor for several years prior to becoming a full-time instructor in 2019. She brings several years of field experience to this position, having served as a technician in both new and used car dealership settings as well as in independent facilities, helping her give students a complete view of what the automotive industry has to offer.
Adam Pehler
Adam Pehler attended Winona State University before transferring to Minnesota State College Southeast to earn a diploma in Automotive Technology. While attending MSC Southeast, he started his career at a couple of tire chain stores before becoming a technician at a new and used vehicle dealership. After 4 years he was promoted into the Service Advisor and Dispatcher position. Then he worked for 12 years as a Service Manager at a local car dealership. He has a combined 23 years of experience in the field ranging from changing oil to management.