Student Catalog and Handbook 2023-2024

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician Specialist Certificate (AA71)

The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as automotive transmission/transaxle tech specialists or in related occupations.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 18 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction

2

AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems

7

AUTT 2020Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles

4

AUTT 2030Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles

5