Automotive Technology Program

Division of Technical Studies

Program Mission

The mission of the Automotive Technology program is to equip students with concepts, skills, and motivation to become successful students and eventually, competent technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Automotive Technology Program will be able to:

  • Perform engine performance diagnostics with testing equipment commonly used in the industry.  
  • Operate tools and equipment commonly used in the automotive industry including hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and lifting equipment.
  • Facilitate diagnosis and repair of ABS, disc brake, and drum brake systems.
  • Conduct corrective action for steering and suspension concerns based on diagnosis.
  • Diagnose and repair automotive HVAC Systems utilizing common industry tools.

Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage

Campuses/Sites Offered:

  • Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
  • Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
  • Rayburn Correctional Center (Angie)

Programmatic Accreditation

  • National Automotive Technician’s Education Foundation (NATEF).   

Technical Diploma in Automotive Technician

The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:

AUTO 1101Intro To Technology & Service3
AUTO 1201Automatic Transmissions4
AUTO 1301Manual Transmissions3
AUTO 1401Suspension & Steering Systems4
AUTO 1501Brake Systems4
AUTO 1601Basic Electrical Fundamentals5
AUTO 1602Advance Electrical & Hybrid5
AUTO 1701Auto Heating& Air Conditioning5
AUTO 1801Engine Mech & Related Problems2
AUTO 1802Basic Engine Performance3
AUTO 1803Advance Engine Performance8
Total Hours46

Additional Exit Points

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies

The highest exit point in the Automotive Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Automotive Technician. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.

General Education Core15
Technical Diploma in Automotive Technician46
Total Hours61

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Engine Performance Technician:

AUTO 1101Intro To Technology & Service3
AUTO 1601Basic Electrical Fundamentals5
AUTO 1602Advance Electrical & Hybrid5
AUTO 1801Engine Mech & Related Problems2
AUTO 1802Basic Engine Performance3
AUTO 1803Advance Engine Performance8
Total Hours26

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrical Technician:

AUTO 1101Intro To Technology & Service3
AUTO 1401Suspension & Steering Systems4
AUTO 1501Brake Systems4
AUTO 1601Basic Electrical Fundamentals5
AUTO 1602Advance Electrical & Hybrid5
AUTO 1701Auto Heating& Air Conditioning5
Total Hours26

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Alignment, Suspension & Steering Technology:

AUTO 1401Suspension & Steering Systems4
AUTO 1602Advance Electrical & Hybrid5
Total Hours9

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Brake Systems:

AUTO 1101Intro To Technology & Service3
AUTO 1501Brake Systems4
Total Hours7

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electrical Systems Technician:

AUTO 1601Basic Electrical Fundamentals5
AUTO 1602Advance Electrical & Hybrid5
Total Hours10

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Engine Performance & Diagnostic Tech:

AUTO 1802Basic Engine Performance3
AUTO 1803Advance Engine Performance8
Total Hours11

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Transmissions and Power Trains Tech:

AUTO 1201Automatic Transmissions4
AUTO 1301Manual Transmissions3
Total Hours7

Special Comments:

  • Anticipated program length for completion of highest level exit point is 2 years. 

  • Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.

Career Information


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