Automotive Engine Repair Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered day and night at the Augusta and Waynesboro campuses

Entrance Dates:	Spring/Fall: Augusta
	Summer/Fall/Spring: Waynesboro
Length of Program:	Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	15

Program Description: The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the automotive repair industry as an entry level engine service, diagnosis and repair technician. Topics covered include: Shop safety, general service and maintenance, theory, lubrication and cooling system operation, diagnosis and repair.

Employment Opportunities: Due to the complexity of today’s overhead cam modular engines, 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.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 15 credits

AUTT 1010	INTRO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY	2
AUTT 1020	ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	7
	OR
AUTT 1021	AUTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS I	4
	AND
AUTT 1022	AUTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS II	3
AUTT 2010	AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR	6
	OR
AUTT 2011	AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR I	3
	AND
AUTT 2012	AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR II	3

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Automotive Engine Repair Technician TCC

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

AUTT 1010	INTRO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY	2
AUTT 1020	ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	7

Year 2 Fall Semester

AUTT 2010

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR

6

Note:

This TCC is being offered in conjunction with the day program diploma course schedule.

Please note that the next course is not available until next year’s fall term.

*AUTT 1020 encompasses AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

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