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Spring Semester 2024 Catalog

Automotive Climate Control Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus and Waynesboro Site.

Entrance Dates: Spring/Fall: Augusta
Summer/Fall/Spring: Waynesboro
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 14

Program Description: The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the automotive repair industry as an entry level heating and air conditioning service and repair technician. Topics covered include: Shop safety, general heating and air conditioning service, theory, system description and operation, diagnosis and repair.

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

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 14 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 1060AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

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.

Please note that the course sequence follows the diploma day pathway. There will be no classes available spring semester.

 

 

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Automotive Climate Control 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

Year 1 Summer Semester

AUTT 1060AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

5