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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 Durham-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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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

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Student standing in automotive garage on main campus.

“The automotive program at 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro 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