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Fall Semester 2021 Catalog

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered day and night at the Augusta and Waynesboro campuses

Entrance Dates: Spring/Fall: Augusta
Spring/Summer/Fall: Waynesboro
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 18

Program Description: The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the automotive repair industry as an entry level transmission/transaxle and power train diagnosis and repair technician. Topics covered include: Shop safety, general service and maintenance, drive axle, four wheel and all wheel drive, automatic and manual transmission/transaxle theory and operation, diagnosis and repair.

Employment Opportunities: Due to the complexity of today’s electronically controlled power train systems and components, highly trained entry level technicians are in high demand for service, diagnostics and repair. Opportunities range from employment in new car dealerships, independent and specialized heating and air conditioning repair facilities, and self-employment opportunities.

Gainful Employment

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 18 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 2020AUTOMOTIVE MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES

4

AUTT 2030AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES

5

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 Transmission/ Transaxle Technician 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 2030AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES

5

Year 1 Summer Semester

AUTT 2020AUTOMOTIVE MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES

4