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Contact

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Ward Taylor
Director/Instructor
Newton (Building 4), room 144
919-536-7200, ext. 8147
taylorh@durhamtech.edu

Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)
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* This program is financial aid eligible.

Automotive Systems Technology - Drivetrain Certificate

Short Term

Students can earn their Drivetrain Certificate in two semesters. Coursework covers operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives.

Graduates are prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

National Institute for Automotive Service ExcellenceThe Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the .

Job demand is very high for the 麻豆影视-Chapel Hill region and is reflected in above average salaries. Nearly 100% of graduates find immediate employment upon completing the program.

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Summer Application Deadline is Mar 15

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$1,493

Location

Main Campus

Credit Hours

17

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
AUT-114 Safety and Emissions 2
TRN-110 Introduction to Transport Technology 2
TRN-120 Basic Transportation Electricity 5

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Automotive Systems Technology - Diploma

Automotive Systems Technology - Drivetrain Certificate

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

Automotive Systems Technology

Associate

University Transfer

Industrial Technology

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

Career Explorer

麻豆影视 in the Summer
Student standing in automotive garage on main campus.

“The automotive program at 麻豆影视 is really fun. You get to learn a lot of new things before entering the workforce and the instructors are really great and knowledgeable. This program will help me get the job I want.”

—Kevin Fuentes