2019-2020 College Catalog

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist TCC

Program Description (Major Code: AA71)

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 operations and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4 WD/AWD systems operations and diagnosis.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (18 Credits)

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Intro

2

AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems

7

AUTT 2020Auto Manual Drive Train&Axles

4

AUTT 2030Automatic Transmiss&Transaxles

5

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $3,049