Automotive Transmission & Axle

The emphasis of the Automotive Transmission & Axle Certificate is on vehicle manual transmissions, automatic transmissions/transaxles, and axle systems. This includes their basic operation, function, service, and maintenance. The systems include automatic and manual transmissions, transfer cases, final drives, CV joints, and shafts, as well as associated hardware. This certificate is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees for entry-level positions at local automotive dealerships, independent repair facilities, national repair chains, fleets, and parts suppliers.
The applicable courses comply with the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), meet the standards of National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), and integrate Mopar College Automotive Program (CAP) Local levels 0 and 1 online coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1. Safely work in shop environment and uphold environmental safety and regulations.
2. Describe the basic operation of the major components of the transmission and axle systems.
3. Perform basic service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on transmission and axle systems.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

1. For extenuating circumstances, as deemed by the automotive advisor, work experience may be fulfilled through a special shop project or an appropriate elective.