AT14 Automotive Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	55

Program Description

The Automotive Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology diploma that qualifies them as well-rounded entry-level technicians.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
• Meet assessment requirements.

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Tools	$500 and up
Equipment/supplies	$70 and up

Other required out-services

EPA certification in mobile air conditioning servicing

$20

(Must be achieved before students complete AUTT 1060, Climate Control)

Note: AUTT 1010 must be completed with a grade of a C or better before entering AUTT 1020.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note : While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Allen McChargue, ASE., Program Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

 

Program Courses

First Term

AUTT 1010	Automotive Technology Introduction	2
AUTT 1030	Automotive Brake Systems	4

Choose Seven (7 credit hours): Required

AUTT 1020	Automotive Electrical Systems	7
	OR
AUTT 1021	Automotive Electrical Systems I	4
	AND
AUTT 1022	Automotive Electrical Systems II	3
Total Credit Hours:		7

Second Term

AUTT 1050	Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems	4
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3

Choose Seven (7 credit hours): Required

AUTT 1040	Automotive Engine Performance	7
	OR
AUTT 1041	Automotive Engine Performance I	3
	AND
AUTT 1042	Automotive Engine Performance II	3
Total Credit Hours:		7

Third Term

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
AUTT 1060	Automotive Climate Control Systems	5

Choose Six (6 credit hours): Required

AUTT 2010	Automotive Engine Repair	6
	OR
AUTT 2011	Automotive Engine Repair I	3
	AND
AUTT 2012	Automotive Engine Repair II	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Fourth Term

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
AUTT 2020	Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
AUTT 2030	Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles	5