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:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1101 | Intro To Technology & Service | 3 |
AUTO 1201 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
AUTO 1301 | Manual Transmissions | 3 |
AUTO 1401 | Suspension & Steering Systems | 4 |
AUTO 1501 | Brake Systems | 4 |
AUTO 1601 | Basic Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
AUTO 1602 | Advance Electrical & Hybrid | 5 |
AUTO 1701 | Auto Heating& Air Conditioning | 5 |
AUTO 1801 | Engine Mech & Related Problems | 2 |
AUTO 1802 | Basic Engine Performance | 3 |
AUTO 1803 | Advance Engine Performance | 8 |
Total Hours | 46 |
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.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Automotive Technician | 46 | |
Total Hours | 61 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Engine Performance Technician:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1101 | Intro To Technology & Service | 3 |
AUTO 1601 | Basic Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
AUTO 1602 | Advance Electrical & Hybrid | 5 |
AUTO 1801 | Engine Mech & Related Problems | 2 |
AUTO 1802 | Basic Engine Performance | 3 |
AUTO 1803 | Advance Engine Performance | 8 |
Total Hours | 26 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrical Technician:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1101 | Intro To Technology & Service | 3 |
AUTO 1401 | Suspension & Steering Systems | 4 |
AUTO 1501 | Brake Systems | 4 |
AUTO 1601 | Basic Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
AUTO 1602 | Advance Electrical & Hybrid | 5 |
AUTO 1701 | Auto Heating& Air Conditioning | 5 |
Total Hours | 26 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Alignment, Suspension & Steering Technology:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1401 | Suspension & Steering Systems | 4 |
AUTO 1602 | Advance Electrical & Hybrid | 5 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Brake Systems:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1101 | Intro To Technology & Service | 3 |
AUTO 1501 | Brake Systems | 4 |
Total Hours | 7 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electrical Systems Technician:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1601 | Basic Electrical Fundamentals | 5 |
AUTO 1602 | Advance Electrical & Hybrid | 5 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Engine Performance & Diagnostic Tech:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1802 | Basic Engine Performance | 3 |
AUTO 1803 | Advance Engine Performance | 8 |
Total Hours | 11 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Transmissions and Power Trains Tech:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AUTO 1201 | Automatic Transmissions | 4 |
AUTO 1301 | Manual Transmissions | 3 |
Total Hours | 7 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for completion of highest level exit point is 2 years.
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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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