Automotive Engine Repair Technician, TCC (AE61) (470604) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Thomasville, Moultrie (Industrial Drive)

The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include: basic shop safety, basic electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Entrance Dates: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements: Students are required to obtain the necessary tools for the program prior to enrollment.

Program Final Exit Point: Automotive Engine Repair Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 15 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Note: Students currently enrolled in a local high school may receive a waiver regarding the requirement for a valid driver’s license. A student with a driver’s license waiver will not be allowed to operate a moving motor vehicle.

Note: Credits from this program may be applied to the Automotive diploma program.

Note: AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022 are used for part-time day and evening students in place of AUTT 1020. AUTT 1020 cannot be completed in one (1) semester by students enrolled exclusively in evening courses.

Note: AUTT 2011 and AUTT 2012 are used for part-time day and evening students in place of AUTT 2010. AUTT 2010 cannot be completed in one (1) semester by students enrolled exclusively in evening courses.

Admissions Fees: $384.00
Books: $354.28
Program Fees: $20.00
Tuition: $963.00
Total: $1,721.28

Admissions Fees: $379.00
Program Fees: $20.00
Tuition: $642.00
Total: $1,041.00

Curriculum Outline (15 hours)

1: Occupational Courses	15
AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Intro 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.	2
Seven (7) credit hours of Electrical System courses	7
AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems Pre/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, lightning systems, instrument cluster, and driver information systens, and the body electrical systems.	7
AUTT 1021Automotive Electrical Systems I Pre/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.	4
AUTT 1022Automotive Electrical Systems II Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1021 This course emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/ repair of charging systems, advanced lighting systems, instrumental cluster and driver information systems and body electrical systems.	3
Six (6) credit hours of Engine Repair courses	6
AUTT 2010Automotive Engine Repair Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.	6
AUTT 2011Automotive Engine Repair I Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; basic cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.	3
AUTT 2012Automotive Engine Repair II Co-requisite(s): AUTT 2011 This course continues automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include: advanced cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and engine block assembly, diagnosis and repair.	3