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Quick Service Technician Certificate

San Diego Continuing Education

Online - ScheduledType
Apr 26, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021Course Dates
30 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

This two-course certificate program provides students with an overview of automotive quick services and new/used vehicle preparation. The first course covers vehicle inspections, preparing estimates, changing fluids and filters, proper hazardous waste disposal, minor electrical repairs, and road-testing techniques. Students learn how to inspect and evaluate vehicle systems to determine if advanced levels of repairs are needed. They also learn how to identify and operate necessary equipment and tools.

The second course provides students with an overview of the automotive industry and a basic understanding of how each system within an automobile works. Students learn how to operate basic hand, power, and lifting tools as well as the major measuring instruments and devices used by automotive technicians. This course is intended as a first course for automotive students or as a basic core course for the entire automotive program.

Course Benefits:
  • Live face-to-face classes
  • Collaborative project-based learning
  • 24-hour tutoring
  • Live counseling available
  • 24-hr library services
  • Career Counseling
  • Professional development
  • High quality professionally designed courses
  • No textbook fees
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of the first course, you will be able to:1. Identify tasks, tools, and products related to quick services2. Perform accurate inspections for safety-related defects, needed repairs, and signs of collision repairs or damage3. Provide proper calculations, documentation, and notes of inspections4. Calculate and prepare a vehicle inspection/repair estimate for a customer using typical industry practices5. Perform services, inspections, and minor repairs safely, correctly...
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Skills you'll acquire

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Automotive Engineering Technicians

Course Content

Eligibility

Required Skills:

  • Eighth grade reading level
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language 
  • Knowledge of general math

*California residents are eligible for no-cost courses and certificate programs. Please visit sdce.edu for more information.

Additional Attendance Information

This certificate program includes a one-week break from 7/3/2021 to 7/11/2021.

Schedule

Wednesday 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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