Automotive Technology, Light Duty Diesel Option, Technical Certificate

Purpose

The Automotive Technology Program is designed to prepare the student for employment and advancement in the automotive service industry.

Program Description

The Automotive Light Diesel Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE certification.

Program Length

Three Semesters

Degree (s) Offered

Technical Certificate

Admission Requirements

Must meet all general admission requirements of the college. For certificate-only option, an ACT Work Keys Career Readiness Credential Silver-level score is acceptable for admission.
Must have good manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, near vision, active listening, and information ordering skills.

Contact

Automotive Instructors: Brad Ellzey 601.477.5461, or Ryley Patterson 601.477.4246, or Josiah Jones 601.477.4201, or at brad.ellzey@jcjc.edu, or ryley.patterson@jcjc.edu, or josiah.jones@jcjc.edu.

Program Requirements

The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.

First Semester

ATT 1124 - Basic Electrical/Electronics Systems Semester Credit Hours: 4
ATT 1213 - Brakes Semester Credit Hours: 3
ATT 1811 - Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills Semester Credit Hours: 1
ATT 2614 - Heating and Air Conditioning Semester Credit Hours: 4
SSP 1003 - Smart Start Pathway Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 15

Second Semester

ATT 1134 - Advanced Electrical/Electronics Systems Semester Credit Hours: 4
ATT 1425 - Engine Performance I Semester Credit Hours: 5
ATT 1715 - Engine Repair Semester Credit Hours: 5
ATT 2334 - Steering and Suspension Systems Semester Credit Hours: 4

Total Hours: 18

Summer Semester

ATT 2112 - Introduction to Light Duty Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety Semester Credit Hours: 2
ATT 2214 - Light Duty Diesel Engine Performance Semester Credit Hours: 4
ATT 2125 - Light Duty Diesel Engine Repair Semester Credit Hours: 5
ATT 2224 - Light Duty Diesel Electrical Semester Credit Hours: 4