MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR
AUTOMOTIVE AND MACHINE REPAIR
Test vehicle systems and parts, identify mechanical problems, perform basic maintenance, repair and replace parts, and interact with clients. Work on engines, transmissions, drive belts, brakes, electronic steering systems, diagnostic tools, power tools, and common hand tools. *Maintenance and Light Repair is a Pre-Apprenticeship program, which offers students the hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Maintenance and Light Repair are trained in the following subject areas:
- The use of trade-related hand and power tools
- Maintenance and operation of refrigeration units
- Safe handling in the storage, recovery, reclaiming, and recycling of refrigerants
- Identify, adjust, and replace wall thermostats
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical components
- Boiler service and repair
- Pump installation and repair
- Working with fire suppression systems and automated fire control units
- Read blueprints and schematics, and work with electricity with a heavy emphasis on safety
- Work with electricity with a heavy emphasis on safety
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a program in the Automotive and Machine Repair training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as
- the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
- the United Automobile Workers (UAW).
Credentials such as these prepare students for work in original equipment manufacturing (OEM) dealerships and aftermarket automotive machine shops.
Maintenance and Light Repair Numbers to Know
$36K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Problem-solving skills
Training Facilities
