Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician

Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Tim Lewis
706-771-4110
Augusta Campus - Building 700
Robert Townsend
706-437-6815
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates: Departmental Approval
Length of Program: Three Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 23

Program Description

This certificate is designed to give specific instruction in the repair and maintenance of automatic transmissions and transaxles. The courses contained in this certificate can be used for initial training, updating of skills, or for advanced career preparation. Topics include Electrical and Electronic Systems, Intro to Automatic Transmissions, Automatic Transmission Repair, and Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis.

Employment Opportunities

Given the need for highly trained technicians to troubleshoot and repair the sophisticated systems available on today’s automobiles, the knowledge and skills provided through this certificate are invaluable to the student. The hands on work experience gained in this program using state-of-the-art equipment in an industry environment will give the graduate an advantage over other less qualified employees.

Curriculum Outline Credits
Occupational Courses 23
AUT 120 Intro to Automotive Technology 3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems 6
AUT 144 Intro to Automatic Transmissions 4
AUT 210 Automatic Transmission Repair 7
AUT 212 Advanced Electronic Transmission Diagnosis 3