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Program Description
The Automotive Fundamentals program is a sequence of courses
designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive
service and repair profession. The program includes electronics,
mechanical and parts replacements, troubleshooting or diagnosis,
and automatic transmissions. Industry and safety requirements
are stressed. The Automotive Technology program at Okefenokee
Technical College is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Master Certified Program. This certification means the instructor,
curriculum, equipment and tools have all met ASE requirements.
Length of Program
Four quarters
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Starting Salary: $6 - $8 an hour
Future Earnings: $12 - $15 an hour
Job Market
Graduates of the Automotive Fundamentals program at Okefenokee
Tech are trained to become entry-level automotive technicians
employed by automotive dealerships or independent garages.
With the amount of increased auto traffic, the need for trained
technicians is great. Graduates who become master certified
technicians have unlimited opportunities.
Personal Traits Required
An automotive technician must like hands on working conditions,
be able to follow specific instructions well, maintain good
physical condition, and be mechanically inclined.
Curriculum
| Course |
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Title |
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Credit
Hours |
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| 1st Quarter |
 |
| ENG 101 |
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English |
|
5 |
| AUT 120 |
|
Introduction to Automotive Technology |
|
3 |
| AUT 122 |
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Electrical and Electronic Systems |
|
6 |
| AUT 124 |
|
Battery Starting and Charging Systems |
|
4 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| MAT 101 |
|
General Mathematics |
|
5 |
| AUT 126 |
|
Engine Principles of Operation and Repair |
|
6 |
| AUT 128 |
|
Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems |
|
7 |
| EMP 100 |
|
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
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|
3 |
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| 3rd Quarter |
|
| AUT 130 |
|
Automotive Brake Systems |
|
4 |
| AUT 132 |
|
Suspension and Steering Systems |
|
4 |
| AUT 134 |
|
Drivelines |
|
4 |
| AUT 14O |
|
Electronic Engine Control Systems |
|
7 |
| |
|
|
|
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| 4th Quarter |
|
| AUT 142 |
|
Climate Control Systems |
|
6 |
| AUT 144 |
|
Introduction to Automatic Transmissions |
|
4 |
| AUT 220 |
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Automotive Technology Internship |
|
6 |
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Total Hours Required |
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77 |
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