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Ford Motor Company's Maintenance and Light Repair Program

 

The Ford MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) program is an alliance among Ford Motor Company and the Community College of Philadelphia. The MLR program gives you access to opportunities in profitable and rewarding careers. Your skills are in demand. It's a fact: each year the automotive service industry loses more than 15,000 of it's most experienced technicians to retirement. Meanwhile, new technicians are entering the automotive field at a slower pace than years past. The retail maintenance and light repair business continues to grow at a faster rate than ever before.
The quick path to the high road!
The Maintenance and Light Repair program offers a quick, low-intensity opportunity for students to enter the challenging world of automotive service. You'll acquire the necessary skills to perform regular maintenance, minor or light repairs, and parts installation on all types of Ford and Lincoln Mercury automobiles and light trucks. Your success will be rewarded with Ford Motor Company certification in basic electrical systems, a/c & heating, brakes and steering/suspension.

If you are mechanically inclined and interested in a certification program, make the commitment today and you'll be on your way to a successful career as a trained and certified light line technician.
A Hands-on Experience!
This program was developed by the Ford Motor Company to prepare students with the basic skills needed to gain employment as a maintenance and Light Repair technician. Students will receive extensive hands-on experience servicing late-model Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicles.

The program is designed to train students to become entry level technicians for Ford Motor Company area dealerships. We recruit students from Philadelphia Workforce Alliance, Welfare to Work programs, and career development programs. The students must possess a valid driver's license.

This program was created to provide a source of technicians to help meet the demands of Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships. Because Ford certification is known for its rigorous standards, the MLR certificate will offer a substantial advantage to graduates seeking employment in dealerships and service facilities.
Students will receive Ford Motor Company certifications in Brakes, Suspensions, A/C and Heating and Electrical Systems. Each Course will be taught using Ford Motor Company vehicles and approved equipment. The Graduates will receive 40% of the Ford STST (Service Technician Specialty Training) credentials.

Course Descriptions

Electrical Systems and Power Accessories (200 hours)
Covers basic electrical systems, testing of the battery and operation, testing and repair of the charging and starting circuits.
Heating and Air Conditioning (100 hours)
Focuses on the design characteristics and principles of automotive heating and air conditioning with emphasis on theory, operation, maintenance and repair.
Alignment, Suspension and Steering(100 hours)
This course covers the design, construction and operation of suspension and steering systems, wheel alignment and wheel balancing. Also includes a look at the diagnosis/repair of the steering gears and alignment of the front end.
Automotive Brakes (100 hours)
Covers the design, construction and operation of various brake systems, as well as power assist units and anti-lock brake systems. Includes diagnosis, repair and replacement of various components.

Contact Richard Saxton (267) 299-5875 for more information about this exciting program!

 

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