Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered day and night at the Augusta and Waynesboro campuses

Entrance Dates:	Spring/Fall: Augusta
	Summer/Fall/Spring: Waynesboro
Length of Program:	Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	17

Program Description: The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the automotive repair industry as an entry level general chassis service and maintenance technician. Topics covered include: Shop safety, general vehicle maintenance, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis.

Employment Opportunities: Due to the increased emphasis upon new vehicle maintenance and high tech chassis designs, highly trained entry level technicians are in high demand for performing scheduled maintenance and general chassis repair. Opportunities range from employment in new car dealerships, independent and specialized repair facilities, and self-employment opportunities.

Gainful Employment

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 17 credits

AUTT 1010	INTRO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY	2
AUTT 1020	ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	7
	OR
AUTT 1021	AUTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I	4
	AND
AUTT 1022	AUTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II	3
AUTT 1030	AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS	4
AUTT 1050	SUSPENSION & STEERING SYSTEMS	4

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist TCC

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AUTT 1010	INTRO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY	2
AUTT 1020	ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	7
AUTT 1030	AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS	4

Year 1 Spring Semester

AUTT 1050

SUSPENSION & STEERING SYSTEMS

4

Note:

This TCC is being offered in conjunction with the day program diploma course schedule.

*AUTT 1020 encompasses AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

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