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Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, TCC (AA71) Technical Certificate of Credit
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.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: Upon program completion, graduates will possess essential skills for a successful automotive service career. They will master diagnostic processes for effective repairs, demonstrate competence in vehicle maintenance, and commit to ongoing training for updated knowledge. Graduates will adeptly seek technical information and communicate professionally with peers and customers. This program prepares graduates for success in the automotive service industry.
Careers: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics; Automotive Transmission Technician
Length of Program: 2 Terms
Gainful Employment Information| Occupational Courses | 18 |
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| AUTT 1010Introduction to Automotive Technology
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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| AUTT 2020Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2.12 Lab 2 - 2.08 Lab 3 - 2.53333 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 This course introduces the basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive drive line operation, diagnosis, service, and related electronic controls. Topics include: general drive train diagnosis; clutch diagnosis and repair; manual transmission/transaxles diagnosis and repair; drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair; drive axle diagnosis and repair; and four-wheel drive/all wheel drive component diagnosis and repair. |
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| AUTT 2030Automatic Transmission and Transaxles
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): AUTT 1020 Co-requisite(s): None Introduces students to basic automatic transmission/transaxle theory, operation, inspection, service, and repair procedures as well as electronic diagnosis and repair. Topics include: general automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis; in vehicle and off vehicle transmission and transaxle maintenance, adjustment and repair. |
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| Auto Electrical Course Options (7 hours) | 7 |
| AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems
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 1021Automotive Electrical Systems I
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 1022Automotive Electrical Systems II
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
Automotive Program Coordinator
Valdosta Campus
Automotive Instructor
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus
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Technical & Industrial
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Automotive
- Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, TCC
- Automotive Engine Performance Technician, TCC
- Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma
- Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, TCC
- Automotive Technology, Diploma
- Automotive Climate Control Technician, TCC
- Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, TCC
- Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician, TCC
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