Transmission Repair Certificate

Pathway:

Transmission Repair

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

AUT.TRN.CERT (C447E)

Total Program Credits: 22

(formerly Automotive Transmission Certificate)

The Transmission certificate program is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to seek entry-level employment at a transmission repair facility.

Instruction includes electricity and electronics for electrical applications to the transmission, complete brake system servicing, use of lathes for disc and drum-machining, asbestos safety control, transmission removal, overhaul and replacement, clutch replacement, universal joints, driveshafts, differential diagnosis and repair, and torque converter clutch systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Transmission Repair Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
  2. Diagnose transmission related issues-based classroom theory and shop practices.
  3. Explain others the most appropriate procedure to follow when removing, diagnosing, replacing or repairing a manual or automatic transmission.
  4. Apply appropriate systematic approaches when looking to diagnose or repair a transmission.
  5. Determine the most appropriate piece of electronic or scanner equipment required to diagnose a manual or automatic transmission.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 112 Introduction to Automotive Technology

Core Course

3

AUT 127 # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I

Core Course

4

Total Semester Credits:7
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 136 # Brake Systems

Core Course

4

AUT 275 # Manual Transmissions & Drives

Core Course

6

Total Semester Credits:10
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

AUT 275◊: can be taken concurrently with AUT 136◊.

Semester Three: Summer

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 277 # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair

Core Course

5

Total Semester Credits:5
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See AUT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, Email: kennethdavis@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)