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Apprenticeship Program

The Automotive Technician Specialist-Tech C Registered Apprenticeship program is intended to provide employers with a skilled workforce. Through a combination of related instruction (classroom and lab), ASE certifications, and On-the-Job-Learning (OJL) individuals employed in the automotive industry will be able to advance to a Tech C within a two-year timeframe. As a prerequisite for entry into the apprenticeship program, students must have one year of documented prior experience or completion of the G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair pre-apprenticeship course.

Earn Credit for Your Apprenticeship and Vocational Experience

Wilmington University’s STEP Path^TM is the Smart Transfer Enrollment Program to gain or complete a degree, no matter where you start with your apprenticeship. This unique pathway for journey people maximizes success and minimizes both the cost and time to degree completion.

An apprenticeship program works as a perfect stackable credential toward furthering your education. Journeypeople who complete a Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship and choose WilmU’s STEP PathTM can earn up to 42 academic credits* toward a WilmU degree program, including WilmU’s B.S. in Applied Business.

Required Courses

A1 Engine Repair

The A1 Engine Repair course is designed to train students to perform automotive engine system maintenance and repair. The course addresses the engine diagnosis and repair, cooling systems, as well as fuel, electrical, ignition, and exhaust systems. This course satisfies one of the four required courses for the Automotive Technician Specialist – Tech C Apprenticeship program.

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A4 Steering & Suspension

The A4 Suspension and Steering course is designed to train students to perform maintenance on automotive suspension and steering systems. The course addresses the diagnosis and repair of steering and suspension systems, wheel alignment, and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair. This course satisfies one of the four required courses for the Automotive Technician Specialist – Tech C Apprenticeship program.

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A5 Automated Brakes

The A5 Automotive Brakes course is designed to train students to perform maintenance on automotive brake systems. The course addresses the diagnosis and repair of hydraulic, power assist, and parking brake systems, disc and drum brakes, and electronic brake control systems. This course satisfies one of the four required courses for the Automotive Technician Specialist Apprenticeship program.

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A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems

The A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems course is designed to train students to perform maintenance on automotive electrical and electronic systems. The course addresses the diagnosis and repair of general electrical, starting, charging, instrument, and body electrical systems. This course satisfies one of the four required courses for the Automotive Technician Specialist – Tech C Apprenticeship program.

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G1 Auto Maintenance & Light Repair

The G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair course prepares technicians to engage in scheduled maintenance and perform common repair tasks. Students are expected to complete the ASE G1 certification exam at the end of the course. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirement to begin the related training portion of the Automotive Technician Apprenticeship program. Documented maintenance experience or completion of Maintenance Fundamentals is required for enrollment.

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Our information sessions are the best way to learn more about our programs. We encourage you to register for free and take the opportunity to speak with our program team. If you have questions or need additional information before you register for orientation, please submit an interest form.

Program Details

Tuition Cost:

$1,495.00

Hours:

360

Required Materials:

Additional fees: Books and registration fee $750.00

Documents:

Program Flyer

Contact:

Courtney Brown

(302) 697-4545

courtney.brown@polytech.k12.de.us

Automotive Technician