Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, Online
16 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair?
Equip yourself for success in the automotive industry and gain hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and light repair.
- Learn from the best in the field with our Master ASE certified instructors, each boasting years of industry experience.
- Earn nationally recognized industry credentials through our program, setting you apart as a qualified professional in automotive maintenance and repair.
- Train in state-of-the-art facilities that mirror real-world automotive environments and benefit from mentorship opportunities with dealer technicians.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Get a Skill. Get a Job. Get Ahead.
G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Seize the opportunity in a field facing a national shortage of automotive technicians. Many of our students receive job offers from local dealerships even before graduation, highlighting the industry's demand for skilled professionals.
Develop the practical skills needed to describe vehicle systems, identify components, and perform basic diagnostics. Whether you aspire to be an auto mechanic, service advisor, maintenance technician, parts clerk, or service writer, our program prepares you for success in a variety of occupational roles.
Gain expertise from seasoned instructors, all Master ASE certified with extensive industry experience. Achieve nationally recognized industry credentials with our program, distinguishing you as a proficient professional in automotive maintenance and repair. With accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), you'll establish the credibility necessary for career advancement.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
Keya Wingfield
Class Highlights
AUT 265 - Automotive Braking Systems
Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking system, including Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS).
AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions.
AUT 136 - Automotive Vehicle Inspection
Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspection.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This career studies certificate is designed to train individuals for employment in express service, light repair, and maintenance positions at dealerships and independent repair facilities. The curriculum covers both theory and shop training with an emphasis on service and minor repair. As a result of instruction, students will be able to describe the purpose and function of each vehicle system and identify the parts involved and how they work. Additionally, students will learn how to perform basic diagnostics with the end goal of determining if a system is functioning properly or if further service is required.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Automotive Mechanic, Service Advisor/Writer, Maintenance Technician, and Parts Specialist.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
In addition to the general college admission requirements, the following are required prior to admission into the program:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clean driving record.
- Students are required to meet with the program head before registering for their first semester.
- Students interested in the dual enrollment automotive program must meet with their high school counselor.
ACCREDITATION: Accredited with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
