Truck Drive Train Repair Certificate

Pathway:

Truck Drive Train Repair

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

AUT.TDR.CERT (C447I)

Total Program Credits: 26

The Truck Drive Train Repair certificate program is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to become a technician and seek entry-level employment as a drive train specialist. Instruction includes modern drive train components for automatic and manual transmissions, foundation brakes, final drives, and transmission retarders.  Upon completion of the program, students should be able to pass ASE T-1, T-2, T-3, T-4, and T-6 certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Truck Drive Train Repair Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

• demonstrate industry knowledge through safety, ASE, OSHA, and EPA practices and procedures;
• diagnose transmission related concerns-based classroom theory and laboratory practices;
• explain others the most appropriate procedure to follow when removing, diagnosing, replacing or repairing a transmission assembly; and
• use the most appropriate scan tool to diagnose a manual or automatic transmission.

(Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology	Core Course	3
AUT 120 # Diesel Electricity and Electronics I	Core Course	4
AUT 135 # Truck Fuel Management	Core Course	4
	Total Semester Credits:	11
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
AUT 140 # Truck Brakes	Core Course	5
AUT 279 # Truck Drive Train Systems I	Core Course	5
	Total Semester Credits:	10
Next Steps	Meet 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)

See AUT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, Email: [e-mail]

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)