CONTACT Kevin KneeceAutomotive TechnologyProgram Coordinator

803.535.1504kneecekw@octech.edu

median annual salaryfor automotive specialty technicians

in S.C. in 2018U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$37,750

The automobile repair in today’s mobile society is more thanessential. Vehicles cost more today and are kept in service longer.Skilled technicians are needed to perform preventivemaintenance, repairs and adjustments. This degree will turn yourinterest in cars to increased career opportunity and higherincome.

Our classes combine operational theory with hands-on labactivities for engine repair, automatic transmissions, manualtransmission and drive train, suspension and steering, brakes,electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning,engine performance and alternative fuel vehicles. These classesprepare students to pass ASE — National Institute for AutomotiveService Excellence — certification tests and begin a career as anautomotive service technician.

The Automotive Technology programis accredited by the NationalAutomotive Technician EducationFoundation (NATEF).Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

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PROGRAMS AVAILABLEASSOCIATE DEGREEAutomotive TechnologyCERTIFICATESBasic Diesel MaintenanceLogistics (FLEX option)Professional Truck Driving TrainingUndercar Specialist

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Class Lab CreditFALL IMAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics (or higher) 3.0 0.0 3.0AUT 124 Steering, Suspension & Alignment 2.0 6.0 4.0AUT 111 Automotive Brakes 1.0 6.0 3.0AUT 159 Tools, Equipment & Reference Manuals 2.0 3.0 3.0AUT 161 Introduction to Automotive Maintenance 1.0 0.0 1.0

9.0 15.0 14.0SPRING IHSS 105 Technology & Culture 3.0 0.0 3.0AUT 102 Engine Repair 2.0 6.0 4.0AUT 222 Four Wheel Alignment 1.0 3.0 2.0AUT 211 Advanced Brakes 1.0 6.0 3.0AUT 131 Electrical Systems 1.0 6.0 3.0

8.0 21.0 15.0SUMMERPSY 103 Human Relations 3.0 0.0 3.0AUT 145 Engine Performance 1.0 6.0 3.0AUT 241 Automotive Air Conditioning 2.0 6.0 4.0AUT 231 Automotive Electronics 3.0 3.0 4.0

9.0 15.0 14.0FALL IIHSS 101 Humanities (or PHI 101 or HIS 101) 3.0 0.0 3.0AUT 151 Automotive Transmissions/Transaxles 1.0 6.0 3.0AUT 245 Advanced Engine Performance 2.0 9.0 5.0AUT 275 Alternate Technology Vehicles 2.0 3.0 3.0

8.0 18.0 14.0SPRING IIENG 160 Technical Communications 3.0 0.0 3.0AUT 115 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles 2.0 3.0 3.0AUT 262 Advanced Diagnosis & Repair (or AUT 270) 2.0 6.0 4.0AUT 268 Special Topics in Automotive 2.0 3.0 3.0IDS 112 Employability Skills for Careers 1.0 0.0 1.0

8.0 12.0 14.0

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCEENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

71 SEMESTER HOURS

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College3250 St. Matthews Road lOrangeburg, SC 29118

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PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVINGTRAINING CERTIFICATE* (16 SEMESTER HOURS) TDR 101 Introduction to Truck Driving TrainingTDR 102 Fundamentals of Truck Driver Training TDR 103 Preparation for CDL ExaminationTDR 104 Electronic Logging TDR 105 The Business of Truck Driving

Logistics certificate is also available.

BASIC DIESEL MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE* (16 SEMESTER HOURS)

DHM 105 Diesel Engines IDHM 108 Diesel Engine Tune-upDHM 121 Introduction to Diesel DiagnosticsDHM 125 Diesel Fuel SystemsDHM 173 Electrical Systems IMAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics (or MAT 175)

*Federal Gainful Employment Project

UNDERCAR SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE* (16 SEMESTER HOURS)

FALLAUT 161 Introduction to Automotive MaintenanceAUT 111 Automotive BrakesAUT 124 Steering, Suspension & Alignment

SPRINGAUT 159 Tools, Equipment & Reference ManualsAUT 222 Four Wheel AlignmentAUT 211 Advanced Brakes