Automotive
Mike McCord, Instructor
mike.mccord@ttcwhiteville.edu
Course Description
The Automotive Technology program includes nine (9) skill areas—each represented by a major Instructional Unit. Upon the successful completion of each Instructional Unit, students will receive TTCW/Board of Regents certificate. There are several exit points for students who do not wish to complete the entire program. Completion of the entire program for the Automotive Mechanic Technician diploma will require approximately 20 months. Completion of the Automotive Technician Apprentice diploma can be completed in approximately 12 month after successfully completing six instructional training units.
This program is master certified in eight areas by NATEF (the National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation) which is a part of 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 nine ASE areas, students should be prepared to take the national ASE test on that unit. After passing an ASE test and two years of work experience, students will become certified by ASE in that area. A student may substitute one year of work experience for successful completion of the Automotive Technology Program towards their ASE certifications.
Servicing cars and trucks is much different than it was just a decade ago. Today’s automotive technicians must be knowledgeable and skilled in the new technology advances. Electronic and computer controls are now part of nearly every system… from the engine and ignition system to brakes and transmissions. Repairing today’s automobiles is very demanding and requires elite computer and diagnostic skills. Without proper training, technicians will continue to struggle in this career field.
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; 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. This field has a high demand for dependable, knowledgeable, and quality technicians.
A brief summary of our course outline in the Automotive Technology is listed below.
- Orientation to Automotive Technology, Maintenance, and Safety
- Diagnosis and Repair of the Automotive engine
- Basics of Electronics and the Automotive Electrical Systems
- Engine Performance and Drive ability
- Manual Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
- Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
- Steering, Suspension, and Alignment
- Hydraulic Brake Systems
- Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
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 - 204 Hours
Electrical / Electronic Technician - 450 Hours
Climate Control Technician - 174 Hours
Engine Performance Technician - 432 Hours
Diplomas Awarded
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Automotive Technician
The Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville does not offer a student loan program.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville does not offer a student loan program.
67% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 20 months.
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