Start your engine for a career in automotive service.
The automotive industry is always changing, which makes it a dynamic field in which to establish your career if you like working on vehicles. The Automotive Service program at Northwest Technical College features state-of-the-art labs equipped with current service and testing equipment so students are well-prepared to work with today’s technology.
Throughout your training, you will learn the theory and techniques behind a variety of service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain the vehicles operating on our roadways. Classroom and hands-on training will cover topics including brakes, power-train systems, diagnostic assessment, an introduction to hybrids and many more.
Automotive Service and Performance Diploma Overview
| Program | Degree | Length of Program | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service & Performance | Diploma | Two years (66 credits) | On-campus |
Employment
Automotive service technicians work in an exciting and rapidly changing industry. Students in this 66 credit program will receive training in the many service and diagnostic procedures necessary to maintain our nation on wheels. You will train in modern laboratories equipped with current service and testing equipment. Opportunities for advancement may include factory and dealer representatives, management and self-employment.
Find information about wages and employment outlook.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| AMST 1000 | Intro to Automotive Repair | 2.00 |
| AMST 1002 | Introduction to Automotive Electrical/Electronics | 4.00 |
| AMST 1003 | Engine Theory/Service | 4.00 |
| AMST 1016 | Brakes | 4.00 |
| AMST 1104 | Power Train Systems | 4.00 |
| AMST 1105 | Steering, Suspension and Alignment | 4.00 |
| AMST 1130 | Automotive Electrical II | 4.00 |
| AMST 1220 | Automatic Transmissions and HP Drivelines | 4.00 |
| AMST 1330 | Advanced Engine Performance/HP Fuels | 4.00 |
| AMST 2113 | Heating Ventilation A/C | 2.00 |
| AMST 2214 | Automotive Welding | 2.00 |
| AMST 2216 | Engine Performance | 2.00 |
| AMST 2217 | Engine Performance Lab | 4.00 |
| AMST 2220 | Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles | 2.00 |
| AMST 2230 | Light Duty Diesels | 3.00 |
| AMST 2236 | Dyno Testing and Tuning | 2.00 |
| AMST 2244 | Drivability and Forced Induction Systems | 4.00 |
| AMST 2800 | Simulated Shop | 4.00 |
| COMM 1102 | Applied Communications | 3.00 |
| HLTH 1410 | First Aid / CPR | 1.00 |
| MATH 1200 | Mathematics of Business and Industry | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Program Skills
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills
- Demonstrate welding skills in multiple positions
- Install and test performance enhancement systems/devices
- Apply theory of vehicle operating systems
- Diagnose vehicle operating systems
- Repair vehicle operating systems
- Interpret service information
- Exhibit safety practices and procedures
Faculty
Mark Johnson
Automotive Services Technology Faculty
Office: BMD 554
(218) 333-6637
Email: mark.johnson@ntcmn.edu