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Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

Lively Tech’s Automotive Services Technology is a state of the art training facility offering a National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) master certified program at a fraction of the cost of programs like Wyo-tech and UTI. Our programs purpose is to teach the student the theory and hands-on application of the vehicle repair industry.  We train the student through intense classroom instruction; individual study and practical advanced troubleshooting technology.  Our graduates become employed nationwide in the automotive industry, building a career doing something they love. There are many careers within the automotive industry and the demands are growing daily.

Program Overview

Lively Technical College’s Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician program prepares students for entry into the automotive service industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional auto mechanic. Students study equipment skills, safety regulations, routine maintenance, and customer service.

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

Employment Opportunities

  • Maintenance and light repair Technician
  • Service Writer/Customer Service Consultant
  • Automotive Parts Salesperson

What You'll Learn

  • Proficiently explain and apply required shop and personal safety tasks relating to the automotive industry.
  • Explain and apply required tasks associated with the proper use and handling of tools and equipment relating to the automotive industry.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in preparing vehicle for routine pre/post maintenance and customer services.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of engines, cylinder heads, valve train, lubrication and cooling systems.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of electrical/electronic system components, battery, starting, charging, lighting, instrument cluster, driver information, and body electrical systems.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of front and rear suspension systems, wheel alignment, and wheels and tires.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of drum\disc brake, hydraulics, power assist units, electronic brakes, and related (wheel bearings, parking brake, electrical, etc.) systems.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and engine cooling, operating and related control systems.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of engine computerized controls, fuel, air induction, exhaust, and emission control systems.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service, repair and overhaul of in-vehicle and off-vehicle automatic transmissions/transaxles.
  • Explain and apply proficiently the diagnosis, service and repair of manual drivetrain, clutches, transmissions/transaxles, drive and half-shafts,universal and constant velocity joints, differential case assemblies, drive axles, four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems.
Automotive Service Technology 1

Program Admission Requirements

  • AGE: 16 years or older
  • DIPLOMA: N/A
  • TABE: MATH 10.0 LANGUAGE 9.0 READING 9.0
  • Or meet other basic skill requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license required for all students.

Program Requirements

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician · T404100 · 600 Hours

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length SOC Code
AER0025 Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 1 150
AER0026 Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 2 150
AER0027 Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 3 150
AER0028 Maintenance and Light Repair Technician 4 150 49-3023

Program Costs

$1,752.00 Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 600 hours)
$352.11 Bookstore Costs
$90.00 Registration Fee
$100.00 Facility Usage Fee
$470.00 Lab Fee
$60.00 Miscellaneous Fee
Total Costs $2,824.11

Employers of Graduates

Program Instructors

Gregg Hoover
Gregg Hoover
Instructor

Phone: 850-487-7434

Email: hooverg@leonschools.net

Kenny Adams
Kenny Adams
Instructor

Phone: 850-487-7497

Email: admask@leonschools.net

Occupational Advisory Committee

David Irwin
Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat
Vance Murchison
Dealer Services
Chuck Browning
Proctor Honda
Blane Tatum
Proctor Subaru
Brian Gorniak
Werner Kia
Don Monda
Proctor Honda
Eddie Kent
Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat