Jan 28, 2026  
25-26 Academic Catalog 
  
25-26 Academic Catalog

Brake Specialist

Location(s): Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus


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Certificate Code: 5612
Contact agriculture@bhc.edu for information.

NOTE: This program is not financial aid eligible.

The Brake Specialist certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts as well as the diagnostic and repair procedure required to become a brake technician. Students completing the certificate may be employed as entry-level brake technicians in brake specialty shops, automotive repair businesses, or automotive dealerships. This program may be completed in one semester.

Enrollment in the Brake Specialist certificate program is limited. Students are required to provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements, required tools, and scholarship opportunities by emailing agriculture@bhc.edu.

Minimum Total Hours Required for Certificate 15


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