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The Automotive Transmission and Driveline Technician curriculum prepares students for employment as Automotive Transmission and Driveline Technicians.
Students are provided with experiences emphasizing diagnostic and repair skills with extensive shop time. Students test, diagnose, adjust and repair automotive systems including brakes, basic electronics, suspension and steering, manual drivetrain and axles, and automatic transmissions. Students’ abilities in communications and other aspects of general education also will be enhanced through coursework.
Graduates work as automotive transmission and driveline technicians in automotive dealerships, independent automotive shops or automotive service centers.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for the complete automotive technology program.
The program is master certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 103 | Power Trains/Brakes | 3 |
| AUTO 143 | Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment | 3 |
| AUTO 165 | Automotive Electrical and Electronics | 5 |
| AUTO 206 | Chassis Repair/Body Electrical Theory | 3 |
| AUTO 207 | Chassis Repair/Body Electrical Lab | 4 |
| AUTO 226 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Theory | 3 |
| AUTO 227 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lab | 4 |
| AUTO 265 | Advanced Automotive Electronics | 2 |
| MFGT 120 | Basic Welding I | 1 |
| TECH 109 | Air Conditioning | 2 |
| Related/General Education Courses | ||
| ENGL 105 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Basic Mathematics I | 2 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: | 35 | |
| Specialty Options: (Third Semester) | ||
| AUTO 209 | Advanced Chassis Repair/ Body Electrical | 4-8 |
| AUTO 229 | Advanced Automatic Transmission/ Automatic Transaxle | 4-8 |
| NOTE: Students may enter this program at the beginning of any semester. A student may be able to start in the middle of a semester; for information please contact the Automotive Department. | ||
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful high school courses to prepare for this program are automotive technology, small engines, agriculture, communications and computer classes. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admission process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Automotive Technology with an emphasis in Automotive Transmission and Driveline Technician.
