Patterson Campus:
3920 Troy Highway, Building G
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
Contact:
Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Phone: 334-420-4200
Email: info@trenholmstate.edu
The first step to be accepted into this program is to complete the college application.
Automotive Service consists of testing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems of the modern automobile. The Automotive Service program at Trenholm State Community College is designed to teach a student the basic principles of all eight areas of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation certifications (engine repair, automatic transmissions/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/ electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance) as required by industry today.
The Automotive Service program at Trenholm State Community College is designed to teach a student the basic principles of all eight areas of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (engine repair, automatic transmissions/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance) as required by industry today.
The Trenholm State Automotive Technology program is part of a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program. This program allows students to work, get paid, have tuition paid and guarantees a job upon graduation with no debt. For more information talk with your Automotive Technology advisor/instructor.
Associates Degree
Certificate
Short Term Certificate
| Area | Course | Hours Required | Recommended Course(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Written Composition | 3 | ENG 101 |
| II | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | MUS 101 |
| III | Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 6-7 | MTH 116 & PHS 112 |
| IV | History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Course | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Ori 101 | Orientation to College | 1 |
| ASE 101 | Fundamentals of Automotive Technology | 3 |
| ASE 112 | Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| ASE 121 | Braking Systems | 3 |
| ASE 122 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
| ASE 124 | Automotive Engines | 3 |
| ASE 130 | Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| ASE 133 | Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning | 3 |
| ASE 162 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 3 |
| ASE 212 | Advanced Electrical & Electronic Systems | 3 |
| ASE 220 | Advanced Automotive Engines | 3 |
| ASE 224 | Manual Transmission / Transaxle | 3 |
| ASE 230 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 3 |
| ASE 239 | Engine Performance | 3 |
| ASE 244 | Engine Performance and Diagnostics | 3 |
| ASE 246 | Automotive Emissions | 3 |
| ASE 251 | Dealership Work Experience | 3 |
| ASE 261 | Dealership Work Experience | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 68 | |
| Elective: CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | |
You can find tuition rates on our Tuition & Fee schedule
Refer to the College Calendar for all important dates.
The answer is yes, unless you qualify for exemption.
The median annual wage for diesel service technicians and mechanics was $46,970 in May 2022. The lowest 10% earned less than $29,270, and the highest 10% earned more than $75,360.Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2022.
Donald Warren
Program Coordinator/Instructor
334-420-4363
dwarren@trenholmstate.edu
Patterson Campus:
3920 Troy Highway, Building G
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
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Hours of Operation
7:30 – 5:00 CST Mon- Thur
8:00 – 1:00 CST Friday
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H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
