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Department Information

Location:

Patterson Campus:
3920 Troy Highway, Building G
Montgomery, Alabama 36116

Contact:
Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Phone: 334-420-4200

Programs & Training

Automotive Service

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.

Earn While You Learn

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.

Trenholm State Automotive Technology

  • Accredited by the ASE Industry Education Alliance at the Master Automobile Service Training Level (highest possible)
  • Voted Top Automotive Technology program in Alabama by automechanicschool.org
  • First Automotive Technology program to participate in Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship

Awards Available

Associates Degree

  • Associate of Applied Science—Automotive Services (68 Semester Hours)

Certificate

  • Automotive Service (54 Semester Hours)

Short Term Certificate

  • Automotive Service – Brakes/Steering/ Suspension (10 Semester Hours)
  • Automotive Service – Engine Performance (13 Semester Hours)
  • Automotive Service – Transmission (13 Semester Hours)
  • Automotive Service – Electrical/Electronic (13 Semester Hours)
  • Automotive Service – Engines (10 Semester Hours)
  • Automotive Service – Air Conditioning and Heating (10 Semester Hours)

Curriculum Requirements For Associate Degree

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
AreaCourseHours RequiredRecommended Course(s)
IWritten Composition3ENG 101
IIHumanities and Fine Arts3MUS 101
IIINatural Sciences and Mathematics6-7MTH 116 & PHS 112
IVHistory, Social, and Behavioral Sciences3PSY 200
AREA V
CourseHours
Ori 101Orientation to College1
ASE 101Fundamentals of Automotive Technology3
ASE 112Electrical Fundamentals3
ASE 121Braking Systems3
ASE 122Steering and Suspension3
ASE 124Automotive Engines3
ASE 130Drive Train and Axles3
ASE 133Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning3
ASE 162Electrical and Electronic Systems3
ASE 212Advanced Electrical & Electronic Systems3
ASE 220Advanced Automotive Engines3
ASE 224Manual Transmission / Transaxle3
ASE 230Automatic Transmission/Transaxle3
ASE 239Engine Performance3
ASE 244Engine Performance and Diagnostics3
ASE 246Automotive Emissions3
ASE 251Dealership Work Experience3
ASE 261Dealership Work Experience3
TOTAL:68
Elective: CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications3

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find tuition rates?

Tuition & Fee Schedule

You can find tuition rates on our Tuition & Fee schedule

Where can I find important dates?

Important Dates

Refer to the College Calendar for all important dates.

Do I have to take the ACCUPLACER?

ACCUPLACER Testing

The answer is yes, unless you qualify for exemption.

What is the salary range?

Potential Salary Range

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.

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Contact Us

Program Contact

Donald Warren
Program Coordinator/Instructor
334-420-4363
dwarren@trenholmstate.edu

Location

Patterson Campus:
3920 Troy Highway, Building G
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
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