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Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, TCC (AE41)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Valdosta, Ben Hill Irwin, High School

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

Program Outcomes:

Upon graduation, students will adeptly employ a methodical diagnostic process in automotive service shop repairs. They will actively pursue ongoing training to stay current with vehicle systems. Students will demonstrate effective research skills to diagnose problems and communicate professionally with peers and customers regarding repairs. These skills prepare graduates for success in the automotive industry, meeting modern diagnostic and customer service standards.

Careers: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics; Electrical/Electronic Technician

Length of Program: 1 Term

Admission Requirements:

Curriculum Outline (9 hours)
Occupational Courses 9
AUTT 1010

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-Requisites: None Co-Requisite: COLL 1010 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.

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Electrical Course Options (7 Hours) 7
AUTT 1020

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 12 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 This course introduces automotive electrical systems emphasizing the basic operating principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems.

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AUTT 1021

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 1.13333 Lab 3 - 6.9 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 This course introduces automotive electrical systems emphasizing the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, and basic lighting systems.

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AUTT 1022

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 0.86667 Lab 3 - 5.1 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1021 This course emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of charging systems, advanced lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems.

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Faculty
Program Chair

Automotive Program Coordinator
Valdosta Campus

Berrien Hall, Room 127
Advisor

Automotive Instructor
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus

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