Automotive Technician, TD

Location(s): West Monroe Campus

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Program Total Credit Hours

Program Description

To provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles at the entry level. To prepare individuals to select, safety use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. Instructions in the diagnostics of malfunctions and the repair of engines; fuel, electrical, cooling, HVAC system, and brake systems; drive train and suspension.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

AUTO 1000 - Engine Diag & Related Services Credit Hour(s): 5
AUTO 1001 - General Transmission Credit Hour(s): 3
AUTO 1002 - OffVehcTransmis/TransAxlRepair Credit Hour(s): 3
AUTO 1005 - General Steering & Suspension Credit Hour(s): 3
AUTO 1006 - Wheel & Tire Diag & Repair Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ITRN 291 - Industrial Technology Internsh Credit Hour(s): 5
AUTO 1007 - Drive Diagnosis and Repair Credit Hour(s): 4
AUTO 1008 - HydraulicSys&DrumBrakeDiag/Rep Credit Hour(s): 2
AUTO 1009 - DskBrkPwerAsstAntilockTracCtrl Credit Hour(s): 3
AUTO 1010 - GenElecBatteryStartSysDiagRepr Credit Hour(s): 5
AUTO 1011 - Elec System Diagnosis & Repair Credit Hour(s): 5
AUTO 1012 - HVAC System Diagnosis & Repair Credit Hour(s): 4
AUTO 1013 - Emissions and Diagnostics Credit Hour(s): 6
AUTO 1015 - FuelAirInducExhaust &Emiss D&R Credit Hour(s): 5
AUTO 1130 - Lub & Cool Sys Diag & Rep Credit Hour(s): 3
AUTO 1220 - In Vehicle Repair Credit Hour(s): 1
CPTR 1000 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hour(s): 2
JOBS 2450 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
OR
JOBS 2440 - Job Seeking Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
OR
ITRN 291 - Industrial Technology Internsh Credit Hour(s): 5
ORNT 1000 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

Mission and Outcomes

Objective

Graduates of the Louisiana Delta Community College Automotive Technology program will be able to: Describe the theory of basic automotive systems. Identify the service and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Select, safely use, and maintain hand and power tools, jacks, and hoisting equipment. Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines; transmissions; drive trains; fuel systems; emission systems; electrical, air-conditioning, and brake systems. Identify and demonstrate safe, efficient work practices, and basic occupational and employability skills.

Mission

The mission of the Technical Diploma in Automotive Technology offers training and practical experience to qualified applicants interested in preparing for careers in the field of Automotive Technology, and to provide entry-level technicians for the automotive industry.

Partners

USPS - Independent Maintenance Service