Program Description
This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.
Accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation in both Maintenance and Light Repair, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176.
Career Information
Occupation
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 11.7% nationally and 12.2% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Brian Ford
Automotive Technology Instructor
Academic Building C2324
404-225-4424
bford@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 term
Credit Hours: 9
Estimated Program Cost: $1,642
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (9 Credits)
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 |
| AUTT 1020 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 9
Program Outcomes
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop.
2 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems.
3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems.
4 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.