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Automotive Fundamentals
Diploma







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Program Description

The Automotive Fundamentals diploma program prepares students for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automobiles. Safety practices, environmental concerns, and proper use of tools and equipment are also taught. The lab sessions closely simulate the actual work environment. The classroom portion is flexible to allow for individual student needs and differences. Due to the increase in electronic technology in the automotive field, emphasis is placed on electrical and electronic principles in addition to troubleshooting. Students are also trained in customer and employee relations. This program is Master Certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, also known as ASE.

Length of Program

A minimum of 77 credit hours is required for graduation. A full-time student can complete the Automotive Fundamentals program in five quarters. Completion time for part-time students will depend upon course load taken.

Campus Location

The Automotive Fundamentals program is taught on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus. New students are taken quarterly.

Employment Opportunities

The demand for East Central Tech graduates to fill jobs in the workplace historically has been greater than the number of students. Our graduates fill positions at new and used car dealerships, garages, and rental agencies as service technicians, general mechanical technicians, maintenance technicians, service managers, supervisors, parts managers, and other related jobs in marketing and sales. Their futures are bright with opportunities for advancement.

Salary Range

The average annual salary range for Automotive Fundamentals graduates is $17,000 -$30,000.

Personal Characteristics

Those with an interest in mechanics, electronics, and troubleshooting, and who have excellent problem-solving abilities will have good opportunities for employment in the Automotive repair industry.

 

Curriculum
 

Course No. Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses

MAT 101 General Mathematics 5
ENG 101 English 5
Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
AUT 120 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUT 122 Electrical and Electronic Systems 6
AUT 124 Battery Starting and Charging Systems 4
AUT 126 Engine Principles of Operation and Repair 6
AUT 128 Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems 7
AUT 130 Automotive Brake Systems 4
AUT 132 Suspension and Steering Systems 7
AUT 134 Drivelines 4
AUT 140 Electronic Engine Control Systems 7
AUT 142 Climate Control Systems 6
AUT 144 Intro. to Automatic Transmissions 4
AUT 220 Automotive Technology Internship 6
  OR  
xxx xxx Elective(s) 6
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Prof. Dev. 3
 
Total credit hours required: 77

Entrance Requirements

Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Must hold a valid Georgia driver's license
Placement exam required.

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Automotive Fundamentals diploma at ECTC, please let us know! You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.

(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

 

 

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