Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist
Program Description: 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.
Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters.
Cost of Program: Click Here.
Entrance Dates: This program is self-paced. Students are able to be admitted at the beginning of any semester and any day during the semester, contingent on course hours and time remaining in the 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.
Advisor: A program advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Additional Requirements: Students are required to obtain the necessary tools for the program prior to enrollment.
Program Final Exit Point: Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit.
Credits Required for Graduation: 18 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation
Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
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| 1. Occupational Courses (18 hours) | ||||
| AUTT | 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | |
| AUTT | 1020 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 7 | |
| AUTT | 2020 | Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles | 4 | |
| AUTT | 2030 | Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 5 | |






