Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist Certificate Program

AA71 - 201003

Program Description

The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate of credit 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.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability. 

Program Length & Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Barrow, Dawson

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 18 Hours

AUTT 1010Auto Technology Introduction

2

 

AUTT 1020Auto Electrical Systems

7

Or

AUTT 1021Automotive Electrical Sys I

4

And

AUTT 1022Automotive Electrical Sys II

3

 

AUTT 2020Auto Manual Drive Train/Axle

4

AUTT 2030Auto Transmission Transaxle

5

Total Credit Hours: 18

Graduation Plan

Semester One

AUTT 1010Auto Technology Introduction

2

AUTT 1020Auto Electrical Systems

7

Total Credit Hours:9

AUTT 1020 - Co-Req: AUTT 1010

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

AUTT 2020Auto Manual Drive Train/Axle

4

AUTT 2030Auto Transmission Transaxle

5

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 18

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.