GM Service Technician

Program Information

Degree Type
45-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code
31-602-4

Time to Degree
2 years

Start Date
August

How You'll Learn

On Campus
Daytime

This program addresses the growing need for highly professional, competent technicians in automotive dealerships. Learn on the latest automotive vehicles, components, educational materials and cutting-edge equipment available. Develop knowledge on engines, fuel management, electronics, transmissions/transaxles, brakes and air conditioning.

This specialized program emphasizes repairing, servicing and maintaining vehicles within the General Motors (GM) brand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

Any PC laptop or Android tablet, five years old or newer
Z87 ANSI rated safety glasses
Electrical hazard (EH) rated, slip-resistant safety-toe shoes/work boots
Required textbooks

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
Begin the process of securing a dealer sponsor. Prior to October 1 of your first semester, email the sponsor approval form to Mark Rzeznik.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

Apply Online

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

Potential Careers

If you like working on cars, have a knack for troubleshooting and problem solving issues with automobiles, possess a strong work ethic and enjoy working with customers, a job in the automotive technology industry might be for you.

Automotive Technician
Service Technician
Mechanic

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

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Career Salaries

Salary data not available

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

Financial Aid

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

Financial aid loans
Scholarships
Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

Program Courses

Transportation Programs

Career Pathway

About GM ASEP

This program is a partnership between WCTC and General Motors (GM). Training takes place at WCTC classrooms/labs and a sponsoring GM dealership or ACDelco Professional Service Center (PSC) internship site.

WCTC is one of only 56 training sites in the United States. Learn more about the GM ASEP Education Training Program.

What Makes This Program Unique

WCTC supplies all of the tools for this program. Students work on current model vehicles and components donated by GM.
The required, paid internship opportunities provide technical, hands-on experience at GM dealerships/ACDelco Professional Service Center (PDC).
Advance your career by applying credits earned in this technical diploma to the Automotive Technology - GM ASEP associate degree.

Launch Experience

Accreditation

This program has achieved the ASE Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

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Dual enrollment offers high school students an opportunity to get a head start in high-demand fields while earning college credits.

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Transfer Opportunities After WCTC

WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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