There is a continuing need for skilled automotive technicians, and this program gives you the skills for today’s high tech imports. You’ll learn how to use the special tools needed for the repair of import vehicles. You will also study electrical and electronic systems, brakes and traction control systems, engine performance, engine repair, transmissions, air conditioning systems, steering and suspension systems, and hybrid vehicles. Your hands-on training will prepare you for Master Technician status, which is required by many dealerships. You’ll be job-ready with this program.

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Admissions Requirements

Skills Assessment

An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program; learn more at www.fvtc.edu/Assessment; or provide official 4-year college transcript indicating proof of graduation to waive your academic skills assessment to the general education level; If your program requires higher than this level, you will be required to test.

Bennett Mechanical Assessment

Complete the Bennett Mechanical Assessment.

Credit Transfer Options

They're your credits. Take them with you!

Whether you’re an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college or pursuing your bachelor’s degree, we make it easy for you to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer credit transfer agreements with more than 65 two-and four-year colleges.

Transfer In

Many students come to Fox Valley Tech with credits they’ve already earned, either while in high school or at other colleges and universities. It’s also possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.

Transfer Out

Is a four-year degree in your future? Save time and money by starting here. You can earn your associate degree at Fox Valley Tech, then apply your credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Or easily transfer your credits to other two-year colleges.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry.
• Demonstrate basic positive communication skills needed for dealing with customers and others in a professional manner.
• Develop safe procedures and practices for all phases of service and repair of Import automobiles, machinery and test equipment and for handling chemicals and solvents used in repair and cleaning. You will participate in, and receive S/P2 safety and pollution prevention certification, or equivalent.
• Develop a working knowledge of repair manuals and computer programs used in the Import service information systems in the servicing of vehicles.
• Demonstrate technical abilities and competencies equivalent to the Import Hands-On Training.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive internal combustion engines.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive manual drive train and axles systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive steering and suspension steering systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive brake systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive electrical/electronic systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of Import automotive engine performance systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of repair for the Import light-duty diesel engine systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of, and performance diagnosis, service, and repair of Import hybrid electric/alternative fuel automotive systems.

Additional Information

You will be able to register for general education and limited technical studies courses in spring; however, program specific technical studies courses will not begin until fall semester. Because of this, a minimum of five (5) semesters will be required to complete this program.

Tools will be provided for students to use while on campus.

Undecided?

Still undecided about your major or exploring your career options? Check out these resources to identify your personality traits, values, abilities and interests – important considerations when choosing a career. You’ll also find details about scheduling a college visit and contact information for our career counselors if you’d like more personal assistance. We’re here to help you explore your options.

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Start anywhere. Many credits can apply toward future programs, so you can get the right training at the right time in your career.