Automotive Engine Repair Technician
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, 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.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
AUTT 1010 Automotive Technology Intro Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations.Topics include:safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Modern Automotive Technology, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-375-0, $132
- Modern Automotive Technology workbook, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-376-7, $33.28
2284 | 2 |
AUTT 1020 Automotive Electrical Systems Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Modern Automotive Technology, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-375-0, $132
- Modern Automotive Technology workbook, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-376-7, $33.28
2285 | 7 |
AUTT 2010 Automotive Engine Repair This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines.Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Modern Automotive Technology, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-375-0, $132
- Modern Automotive Technology workbook, 9th. ed., ISBN 978-1-63126-376-7, $33.28
2291 | 6 |
| *15 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
