Truck Drive Train Repair Certificate
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.
- Use the most appropriate scan tool to diagnose a manual or automatic transmission.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| AUT 281 # Truck Drive Train Systems II | Core Course | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 5 |
Meet 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) |