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Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist (ASG1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Vidalia

The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level chassis technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis, and repair.

The standard curriculum for the Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist Certificate program is designed for the semester system. Students may enter the program in any semester term in which any of the four (4) required courses are offered. The program may be completed in two (2) semester terms. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 17 credit hours.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

  • Tuition/Fees: $1,933
  • Books/Supplies: $500
Curriculum Outline (17 hours)
Occupational Courses (17 hours) 17
AUTT 1010

(Prerequisite: None) This course introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of fluids.

2
AUTT 1020

(Prerequisite: None) (Co-requisites: AUTT 1010) This course introduces automotive electrical systems emphasizing the basic operating principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of electrical components.

7
AUTT 1030

(Prerequisite: None) (Co-requisites: AUTT 1010) This course introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive braking systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS). Topics include: hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; related systems (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; and electronic brake control systems. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to material costs (fluid, cleaner, hardware).

4
AUTT 1050

(Prerequisite: None) (Co-requisites: AUTT 1010) This course introduces students to principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include: general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair, and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair. A $25 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of supplies.

4
Faculty
Will Fountain, (2018)
Advisor

Automotive Technology Instructor
Vidalia Campus - Southeastern Early College & Career Academy (SECCA)

(912) 538-3155 | wfountain@southeasterntech.edu
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