Automotive Transmission Specialist, Certificate
The Automotive Transmission Specialist Certificate offers specialized training in diagnosing and repairing transmission and drivetrain issues. This program equips you with the skills necessary to become a trusted expert in transmission service and repair.
Our Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Certification was awarded in automatic transmission and transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, manual drivetrain and axles, and suspension.
What Can You Do with an Automotive Transmission Specialist Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as a transmission technician or specialist, diagnosing
transmission problems, rebuilding or replacing transmission components, and ensuring
vehicles operate smoothly. You will be an essential part of the repair team, helping
vehicle owners maintain optimal performance and safety, and advancing your career
in the automotive service industry.
As vehicles become more complex, the demand for skilled transmission specialists continues
to grow. Graduates with this certification can find employment in auto repair shops,
dealerships, and transmission repair centers. The field offers stable employment,
competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement as automotive technology advances
and transmission systems become more sophisticated.
Suggested Curriculum
This short-term program trains mechanics to work on gear trains, couplings, hydraulic
pumps, and other parts of automotive transmissions. Because these are complex mechanisms
and include electronic parts, their repair requires considerable experience and training,
including a knowledge of hydraulics.
- AUTO 101 Basic Automobile Service and Systems
- AUTO 102 Automotive Engines
- AUTO 205 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
- AUTO 208 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
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Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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