Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Employable for entry-level positions as manual drive train and axles repair specialists.
- Preparation for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
- Program length is two quarters if full time.
Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axle Repair Technician
DESCRIPTION:
The Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axle Repair Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is to provide students an introduction to the hands-on skills and knowledge that an entry-level position in the manual drive train and axles repair service area would require. Students will gain knowledge and competencies to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities presented in the current marketplace. Training will also prepare students for a subsection of the National ASE certification test.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Manual drive train and axle repair technician
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement prior to graduation.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $864; Fees: $162; Books & Supplies: $348; Total Program Costs: $1,389
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Two quarters if full time.
Program Requirements
Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operation. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; measurement; machining; hand tools; and shop organization, management, and workflow systems.
Introduces automotive electricity. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges, warning devices, and driver information system diagnosis and repair, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair, accessories diagnosis and repair.
Introduces basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive driveline related operation, diagnosis, service and related electronic controls. Topics include: drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant-velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair; ring and pinion gears and differential case assembly; limited slip differential; drive axle shaft; four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive component diagnosis and repair.
Introduces basics of front and rear-wheel drive. Clutch operation, diagnosis and service are included. Electronic controls related to transmission/transaxle operation are discussed. Topics include: clutch diagnosis and repair and transmission/transaxle diagnosis and repair.
