Cert

Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,200USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Jun, Aug

Program overview

What College of Southern Nevada says about their program:

This program prepares students for entry-level careers as maintenance and light repair technicians. Students completing this Certificate will be able to repair a battery, starting, charging and electrical system malfunctions, brake, steering, suspension and air conditioning systems, and perform engine mechanical diagnosis and maintenance related engine service. Students will be knowledgeable and proficient in safe operating procedures in the lab, in the use of hand and power tools, DVOM’s scan tools, electronic service information systems, and in general knowledge of the automotive industry. Students will be knowledgeable in special maintenance techniques related to alternative fueled and hybrid electric vehicles. Students will also be qualified to obtain a Nevada Class 1G smog inspector licensure.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • TOEFL PBT

    500

  • IELTS

    6

  • Duolingo

    90

Documents required

  • Online international student application
  • Copy of passport
  • Bank statement
  • International application sponsor form
  • List of English proficiency test scores
  • High school diploma/transcripts (High school diploma, GED or IB)
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Fees and funding

Funding

The College of Southern Nevada encourages all students to apply for scholarship awards. Awards range from $500 to $2,500.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$11,048 per year

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