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Fall Semester 2021 Catalog

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.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 17 credits

AUTT 1010INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

2

 

AUTT 1020AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

7

OR

AUTT 1021AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I

4

AND

AUTT 1022AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II

3

 

AUTT 1030AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS

4

AUTT 1050AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

4

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

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

 

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

 

 

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist TCC

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AUTT 1010INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

2

AUTT 1020AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

7

AUTT 1030AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS

4

Year 1 Spring Semester

AUTT 1050AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

4