Automotive Class Summer 2009
| The Automotive Technology program includes eight (8) skill areas—each represented by a major Instructional Unit. Upon the successful completion of each Instructional Unit, students will receive TTCW/Board of Regents certificates. Students may complete any or all of the Units. Completion of the entire program for the Automotive Mechanic Technician diploma will require approximately 24 months, depending upon individual experience and ability to complete the performance tasks. |
| This program is certified in all
eight areas by A.S.E. (Automotive Service Excellence), a national
organization that sets standards for automotive service and repair
excellence. After successful completion of any of the eight areas, students
may take the national ASE test on that unit. After passing the ASE test and
two years work experience, students are certified by ASE in that area.
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Servicing today’s cars and trucks is much different than
it was just a few years ago. Today’s automotive technicians must keep up with these changes. Electronic controls are now part of nearly every system, from the engine and ignition system to brakes and transmissions. Automobile technicians who have not kept up with these changes have left or been forced out of the industry. This has resulted in a shortage of qualified technicians. This shortage comes at time when more cars are on the road and, therefore, more cars need to be serviced. As a result, excellent career opportunities for skilled and certified service technicians have never been greater. It is our goal at the Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville to train and place these technicians in a very rewarding career field. A field that has a high demand for good quality technicians. A brief summary of our course outline in the Automotive Technology is listed below.
Certificates received are as follows: Automotive Lube Technician - 120 Hours Automotive Engine Repair Technician - 204 Hours Automatic Trans/Transaxle Technician - 204 Hours Manual Drive Train/Axles Technician - 192 Hours Steering and Suspension Technician - 180 Hours Automotive Brake Technician - 210 Hours Electrical / Electronic Technician - 450 Hours Climate Control Technician - 174 Hours Engine Performance Technician - 432 Hours *****Diplomas Awarded**** Automotive Technician Apprentice Automotive Technician |
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Last modified:
June 15, 2009