Automotive Brake Specialist, Certificate
The Automotive Brake Specialist Certificate offers focused training on diagnosing and repairing brake systems, ensuring vehicles operate safely and efficiently. This certification is ideal for automotive professionals looking to deepen their expertise and enhance their service capabilities.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Brake Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as a brake technician or brake repair specialist,
diagnosing and repairing brake system issues, replacing components, and ensuring vehicle
safety standards are met. You will have the expertise to perform high-quality brake
services, contribute to vehicle safety, and stand out as a skilled professional in
the automotive repair industry.
As vehicle safety remains a top priority, the demand for qualified brake specialists
continues to grow. Graduates with this certificate can find employment in auto repair
shops, dealerships, fleet maintenance, and specialized service centers. The skills
gained open doors to higher-paying positions, career advancement, and recognition
as a brake repair expert in the automotive industry.
Suggested Curriculum
Students in this program are trained to work on drum and disc braking systems, parking
brakes, and their hydraulic systems. Students learn to inspect, adjust, remove, repair,
and reinstall brake shoes, disk pads, drums, rotors, wheel and master cylinders, and
hydraulic fluid lines.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 107 Automotive Electricity/Electronics I
- AUTO 202 Automatic Brake Systems
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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