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Automotive Brake Technician, TCC

Program Description
The Automotive Brake Technician certificate is designed to train students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry as brake technicians and/or to retrain currently employed technicians who lack these skills.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED is not required.

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Starting Salary: $6-$8 an hour
Future Earnings: $12-$15 an hour

Job Market
With three of every four jobs in today’s market calling for individuals who have technical skills, there are exceptional opportunities for today’s serious students. Your future success is assured if you are prepared to work hard in an area of specialization.

Personal Traits Required
An automotive brake technician must like hands on working conditions, be able to follow specific instructions well, maintain good physical condition, and be mechanically inclined.



Curriculum

Course
Title
Credit Hours
       
SCT 100   Introduction to Microcomputers  
3
AUT 120   Introduction to Automotive Technology  
3
AUT 122   Electrical/Electronic Systems  
6
AUT 130   Automotive Brake Systems  
4
         
    Total Hours Required  
16


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