Programs / Automotive / Year 1
Maintenance &
Light Repair (MLR)
Year 1 of the TCR Automotive pathway. Build foundational automotive skills covering brakes, electrical systems, ignition, and steering. Gain eligibility to sit for individual ASE certifications at the end of each program segment, with testing available right on campus. Students who continue into Year 2 (AST) complete the full two-year program.
Program Overview
About the Program
The Maintenance and Light Repair program runs two semesters and 607 hours of hands-on training. Students gain foundational skills across all core automotive systems, preparing to sit the G1 ASE Certification Exam.
Training covers brakes, basic automotive electricity, electrical safety, ignition systems, and steering and suspension. Students gain eligibility to sit for individual ASE certifications at the end of each program segment, and ASE testing is available on-site.
For a full course breakdown, view the General Catalog (PDF).
Eligibility
Who Can Enroll
Open to post-secondary and concurrent enrollment students. This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study.
Eligibility to sit for individual ASE certifications comes at the end of each program segment, so students can test for credentials employers recognize before they even complete the full program.
Continue Your Training
Auto-Tech Program
Completion of Maintenance & Light Repair is a prerequisite for the Automotive Technician program. MLR gives you the foundation to go further.
View Auto-Tech ProgramAdmissions Requirements
Conditions of Enrollment
At minimum, a valid and unexpired driver's permit is required for entry into this program.
Sent directly to TCR from the school you previously attended. Hand-delivered or unofficial transcripts are not accepted.
Mandatory attendance required to review program expectations and policies before the program begins.
Schedule
Class Schedule
Tuition & Fees
Program Cost
Direct costs are paid to TCR and include tuition, fees, books, and your program shirt. Federal Financial Aid is available to qualifying students.
Estimated Indirect & Total Costs
Costs not billed by TCR, based on Colorado Department of Higher Education monthly budget projections. TCR does not provide housing, food, or transportation.
Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.
Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.
Total Program Cost
Dependent Student
$19,007.91
Total Program Cost
Independent Student
$20,816.91
Start your automotive career.
Contact admissions to learn more about the Maintenance & Light Repair program.