Automotive Technology - Clarksville, Dickson, Fairview
The aim of this course is to provide trainees with a thorough understanding of the methods of servicing and repairing automotive vehicles. Trainees are taught to use the proper factory approved methods of servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Training includes learning to make proper diagnosis using test equipment, hand tools, special equipment, precision measuring tools, and service manuals and specifications.
Training in automotive technology is designed to give students skills and technical knowledge which will prepare them for entrance into the automotive field. Units of instruction include training in the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified program, math, and the eight areas of A.S.E. certification: engines, electrical systems, climate control, engine performance, brakes, chassis, powertrains and transmissions.
Certificate |
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| Engine Repair Technician | 324 Hours |
| Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician | 324 Hours |
| Manual Drive Train & Axles Technician | 216 Hours |
| Suspension & Steering Technician | 216 Hours |
| Brake Technician | 216 Hours |
| Electrical & Electronic Systems Technician | 324 Hours |
| Heating & Air Conditioning Technician | 216 Hours |
| Engine Performance Technician | 324 Hours |
Diploma |
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| Automotive Technician - General Line | 2160 Hours |
Supplemental training certificates may be given for specialized industry training. The individual training programs will determine supplemental certificate requirements.
Course Length
- 432 Hours = 4 Months or 1 Trimester
- Estimated Course Length = 20 Months or 5 Trimesters
Location:
- Dickson
- Clarksville
- Fairview
Books, Supplies, Tools and Fees
Please open the file below for a complete listing of items required to complete this program.
TTC Dickson doesn't participate in the student loan program.
TTC Dickson doesn't participate in the student loan program.
83.78% of graduates from this program, who completed their studies in 2010-2011, completed it within 20 months.
The above figure accounts for any graduates who completed within 100% of the length of the program. The Council on Occupational Education, TTC Dickson's accrediting body, calculates the graduation rate for all Automotive Technology students, regardless of the length of enrollment, at 80.85% for the 2010-11 year.
It reflects those students who completed the Automotive Technology program between September 2010 and August 2011 and were employed within their field of training.
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