Automotive Oil Change Technician Certificate

Program Number: 61-602-3
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is not eligible for financial aid

About the Program

The Automotive Oil Change Technician Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College provides students the hands-on experience needed to prepare for entry-level vehicle maintenance jobs. Students continuing enrollment in the Auto Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma and Automotive Technology Associate Degree programs receive hands-on training to performs diagnosis, service and repair of complex automotive systems.

What You'll Learn

Students enrolling in the certificate, technical diploma or associate degree programs receive hands-on training through Moraine Park’s automotive classes to become a front-end troubleshooter who performs diagnosis, service and repair of complex automotive systems. Work with the latest computerized diagnostic equipment to identify common problems found in a vehicle. Prepare for ASE certification testing and continue your education through Moraine Park’s Automotive Technology associate degree to advance your career opportunities in the automotive industry.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
 

Additional Program Requirements

Students must wear a Moraine Park approved program uniform. 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Tuition

Occupational

  • $152.85 per credit (resident)
  • $229.28 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $192.20 per credit (resident)
  • $288.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $5.00 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $13.76 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
CoursesCredits
103-159 Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office 1
602-107 Auto Service Fundamentals 2
 Credits3
 Total Credits3

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
  • Perform maintenance and light repair of automotive undercar and engine systems

Pathways 

Earn a certificate, technical diplomas and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

  • Light Maintenance Technician
  • Entry Level Automotive Repair Technician
  • Under-Car Technician