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program overview
automotive systems technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
curriculums in the mobile equipment maintenance and repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. the program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field. course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials, product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the program major area chosen. graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
automotive systems technology: a program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems
automotive systems technology: a program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems
this hands-on program, certified by the national automotive technicians education foundation (natef), helps a student develop technical and manual skills through class assignments, discussions, and practical lab experiences in the clean and well-equipped automotive shop at durham tech. day classes are offered in the automotive systems technology program; and students may take evening classes to complete certificate options in chassis servicing and engine performance.
spring application deadline is jan 05
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5016.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus
minimum credit hours
66
program stats
average salary
$41,460
estimated completion time
18-19 months
average class size
16
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| aut-113 | automotive servicing i | 2 |
| aut-114 | safety and emissions | 2 |
| aut-116 | engine repair | 3 |
| aut-141 | Suspension & Steering Systems | 3 |
| aut-151 | brake systems | 3 |
| aut-163 | advanced automotive electricity | 3 |
| aut-181 | engine performance 1 | 3 |
| aut-213 | automotive servicing 2 | 2 |
| aut-231 | manual transmissions/transaxles/drive, trains | 3 |
| cis-110 | introduction to computers | 3 |
| com-231 | public speaking | 3 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| trn-110 | introduction to transport technology | 2 |
| trn-120 | basic transportation electricity | 5 |
| trn-140 | transportation climate control | 2 |
| trn-140a | transportation climate control lab | 2 |
| wbl-110 | world of work | 1 |
| wbl-111 | work-based learning i | 1 |
“my experience here has been amazing. the program doesn’t just teach you cars, it teaches you time management, diagnostic thinking, and troubleshooting, which you can apply to all areas of your life. the teachers are also amazing, they will help you with anything you need.”
—brendan sanders