Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technology Winona Campus OVERVIEW Now more than ever, it’s important to get a top-notch education that will get you into the workforce and earning a living quickly. That’s why Minnesota State College Southeast’s Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technology program in Winona will get you through the classes you need for a 54-credit diploma in just one year! Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technology runs for Fall and Spring semesters and one Summer session. The program is packed with everything you’ll need to know to find employment in this high-paying, high-demand career area. Start with the basics: Shop safety, use of service manuals, preventative maintenance, and the use of automotive tools and equipment. You will progress quickly to indepth, hands-on knowledge of: • • • • • • • • • • Starting and charging systems Gas and diesel engine repair Drive trains and axles Suspension and steering Brake systems Heating and air conditioning Light duty diesel and hybrid service DC Electricity, electric/electronic systems Computer controlled systems And more! The course load in Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technology is flexible enough to allow part-time employment while going to college. And if you have a job in the field, you may be able to coordinate with your employer and the faculty to receive lab credit for hours worked in industry. MAJORS WITHIN Automotive and Light Duty Diploma Diesel Technology Automotive Technology Foundations Certificate Undercar Specialist Certificate PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate safety practices and policies in an environmentally safe and compatible environment. 2. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose related vehicle repairs using problem solving techniques. 3. Demonstrate the ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment. 4. Demonstrateo automotive repairs. 6. Develop a plan for a career path in the automotive technology trade. 54 credits 9 credits 15 credits Certified Technicians Service Managers Service Writers Vehicle Inspectors Shop Owners Specialists Insurance Adjusters Instructors JOB PLACEMENT Nearly 100% PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS State-of-the-art lab in the Norris P. Abts Transportation Center operates as a live shop Students work on customer vehicles, get real hands-on experience Emphasis on diesel, hybrid, and automotive technologies and computer controlled systems Possible to receive laboratory credit for hours worked in industry Text and curriculum designed around Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 16 2020-2022 College Catalog
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