The Automotive Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology diploma that qualifies them as well-rounded entry-level technicians.
Students are accepted into the Automotive Technology program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 55 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Automotive Technology diploma program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,155.00
Books & Supplies: $275.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the above programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,100 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
General Education Courses
Occupational Courses
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | 45 |
Auto Electrical Course Options (7 Credit Hours Required):
Option #1:
Option #2:
| AUTT 1021 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 | 138 |
| | And | | |
| AUTT 1022 | Automotive Electrical Systems II | 3 | 103 |
| AUTT 1030 | Automotive Brake System | 4 | 105 |
| AUTT 1050 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 4 | 125 |
| AUTT 1060 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 5 | 110 |
Auto Engine Performance Course Options (7 Credit Hours Required):
Option #1:
Option #2:
| AUTT 1041 | Automotive Engine Performance I | 3 | 100 |
| AUTT 1042 | Automotive Engine Performance II | 4 | 130 |
Auto Engine Repair Course Options (6 Credit Hours Required):
Option #1:
Option #2:
| AUTT 2011 | Automotive Engine Repair I | 3 | 90 |
| AUTT 2012 | Automotive Engine Repair II | 3 | 85 |
| AUTT 2020 | AutomotiveManual Drive Train and Axles | 4 | 101 |
| AUTT 2030 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 5 | 135 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | 45 |
| AUTT 1021 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 | 138 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| AUTT 1050 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 4 | 125 |
| AUTT 1060 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 5 | 110 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations & Prof Development | 2 | 30 |
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
| AUTT 2020 | AutomotiveManual Drive Train and Axles | 4 | 101 |
| AUTT 2030 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 5 | 135 |