Transmission Repair Certificate
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:
- Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
- Diagnose transmission related issues-based classroom theory and shop practices.
- Explain others the most appropriate procedure to follow when removing, diagnosing, replacing or repairing a manual or automatic transmission.
- Apply appropriate systematic approaches when looking to diagnose or repair a transmission.
- 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
| AUT 112 ◊ Introduction to Automotive Technology | Core Course | 3 |
| AUT 127 ◊ # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| AUT 277 ◊ # Advanced Automatic Transmission & Repair | 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) |