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.
Career Details
Skills
Students in are trained in the following subject areas:
- Introduction to automotive shop and personal safety
- Automotive transmission and transaxle
- Vehicle issue diagnosis
- Brakes
- Engine repair
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
8-18
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
