The Automotive Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 47 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective: Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 55 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan – Barrow Campus
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
| AUTT 1040 | Auto Engine Performance | 7 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Four
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| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| AUTT 1060 | Auto Climate Control Systems | 5 |
| AUTT 2010 | Automotive Engine Repair | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan – Dawson Campus
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
| AUTT 1022 | Automotive Electrical Sys II | 3 |
| AUTT 1060 | Auto Climate Control Systems | 5 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Three
Semester Four
| AUTT 2011 | Auto Engine Repair I | 3 |
| AUTT 1041 | Automotive Engine Perf I | 3 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Five
Semester Six
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| AUTT 2020 | Auto Manual Drive Train/Axle | 4 |
| AUTT 2030 | Auto Transmission Transaxle | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.