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Automotive Engine Performance Technician (AE51) Technical Certificate of Credit

(Embedded in Automotive Technology Diploma)

Program Description:

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.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION–	Reading	224	ACCUPLACER-	Sentence Skills	60
	Writing	236		Reading Comprehension	55
	Arithmetic	229		Arithmetic	34

High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.

Credits required for graduation: 16

Beginning Spring 2022 (January 2022), ALL FIRST TIME college students will be required to take the College Success (COLL 1020) course.

Albany Technical College is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees, Associate of Science in Nursing Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany Technical College.

Courses 16 credits
AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems.	2
Auto Electrical Course Options: 7 credits	7
AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems Corequisite: AUTT 1010 Introduces automotive electricity, emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators, lighting system, gauges, horn, wiper/washer, and accessories.	7
AUTT 1021Automotive Electrical Systems I Corequisite: AUTT 1010 This course introduces automotive electrical systems emphasizing the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, starting system components, and basic lighting systems.	4
AUTT 1022Automotive Electrical Systems II Corequisite: AUTT 1021 This course emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of charging systems, advanced lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems.	3
Auto Engine Performance Course Options	7
AUTT 1040Automotive Engine Performance Corequisite: AUTT 1020 Introduces basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, emission control systems diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.	7
AUTT 1041Automotive Engine Performance I Prerequisites: AUTT 1020, AUTT 1021, AUTT 1022 This course introduces basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, PCV control system diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.	3
AUTT 1042Automotive Engine Performance II Prerequisites: AUTT 1020, AUTT 1022 This course continues basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, and advanced emission control systems diagnosis and repair.	4