Automotive Engine Performance Technician Technical Certificate of Credit
The Automotive Engine Performance Technician certificate program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry level automotive engine performance technicians. Topics covered include: shop safety, electrical/electronics diagnosis, and diagnosis and service of fuel, ignition, emission and electronic engine controls.
Students who complete this program have participated in an automobile technician training program that was certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Students are accepted into the Automotive Engine Performance Technician program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 16 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Automotive Engine Performance Technician 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.
Employment Opportunities
Grades are prepared to be employed as an entry-level engine performance technician.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $2,262.00
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
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 |
| AUTT 1022 | Automotive Electrical Systems II | 3 | 103 |
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 |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | 45 |
| AUTT 1021 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 | 138 |
Semester 2
| AUTT 1022 | Automotive Electrical Systems II | 3 | 103 |
| AUTT 1041 | Automotive Engine Performance I | 3 | 100 |
Semester 3
| AUTT 1042 | Automotive Engine Performance II | 4 | 130 |