2024-2025 College Catalog

Automotive Climate Control Technician TCC

Automotive Climate Control Technician TCC (Major Code: AH21)

Program Description

The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program 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.

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 6.8% nationally and 7.4% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $29,000 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: 14

Estimated Program Cost: $6,649

Required Courses

 

Occupational Courses (14 Credits)

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction

2

AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems

7

AUTT 1060Automotive Climate Control Systems

5

Total Credit Hours:14

 

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.