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Automotive Climate Control Technician (470604)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Tift County High School, Moultrie (Industrial Drive) , Turner County High School , Worth County High School

The Automotive Climate Control Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician. Topics covered include: basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Student Learning Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM).


Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission 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.

Advisor: A Program Advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Program Final Exit Point: Automotive Engine Performance Technician, TCC

Credits Required for Graduation: 14 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.

Cost
Books: $354.28
Fees: $309.00
Tuition: $801.00
Total: $1,464.28
Fees: $324.00
Tuition: $445.00
Total: $769.00
Curriculum Outline (14 hours)
1: Occupational Courses (14 Hours) 14
AUTT 1010

2.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): Provisional Admission NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. 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
AUTT 1060

5.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1020 OR AUTT 1022 Introduces the theory and operation of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Students attain proficiency in inspection, testing, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. Topics include: a/c system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair; heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair; refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling.

5
Seven (7) credit hours of Electrical System courses 7
AUTT 1020

7.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.

7
AUTT 1021

4.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1010 Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, and basic lighting systems.

4
AUTT 1022

3.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): AUTT 1021 Emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/ repair of alternators and regulators, advanced lighting systems, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.

3
Entry Level Occupational Work Ethics course is required while enrolled in (AUTT 1010) 2
Capstone Occupational Work Ethics course is required while enrolled in (AUTT 1020 ot AUTT 1022) 2
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