Tennessee Technology Center 
at
McMinnville

241 Vo-Tech Drive
McMinnville, TN  37110 
Phone: (931) 473-5587
or (931) 474-TECH
Fax:  (931) 473-6380

Automotive Technology
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Donnie Allen
Instructor
          The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to graduate a technician with a thorough understanding of the methods of servicing and repairing automotive vehicles. Training is offered in the following specialty areas: (1) Automotive Transmission/Transaxle; (2)Brakes; (3) Electrical Systems;  (4) Engine Performance; (5) Engine Repair; (6) Heating and Air Conditioning; (7) Manual Drive Train and Axles; (8) Suspension and Steering. Students are taught to make the proper diagnosis using test equipment, precision measuring tools, service manuals and specifications.

          This program is divided into eight instructional units as developed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. A certificate may be awarded at the successful completion of all units. The program has received ASE certification in all eight areas of training.
 
          Program completion time will vary with the individual student depending upon past experience, education, aptitude, and the desired skill level to be attained.

TYPICAL SUBJECTS TAKEN
Brake   Systems
Suspension  &  Steering
Automotive   Powertrains
Automatic  Transmissions
Automotive  Transaxles
ENGINE  rEPAIR
Engine Performance
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Climate Control Systems
Automotive Math

               AWARDS
                    Brake Technician.........................................180 hours/Certificate
                    Suspension & Steering Technician.............180 hours/Certificate
                    Engine Repair Technician...........................216 hours/Certificate
                    Manual Drive Train
                              and Axels Technician.........................180 hours/Certificate
                    Automatic Transmission/
                             Transaxle Technician..........................216 hours/Certificate
                    Heating & Air Conditioning
                              Technician..........................................162 hours/Certificate
                    Electrical/Electronic Systems
                              Technician..........................................508 hours/Certificate
                    Engine Performance Technician..................518 hours/Certificate
                    Automotive Technician................................2160 hours/Diploma
               Highest Award--Diploma
               Program Length--20 months