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Automotive Technology

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Automotive Technology - Certificate

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Automotive Technology, Myrtle Beach South Carolina

This program will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills required to enter the automotive field as an entry level automotive technician. Graduates of this program will develop the basic skills required for diagnosis, maintenance and repair of passenger cars, light trucks through theory and lab instruction. Students will be introduced to essential management and customer principles.

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Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

Career Outlook

Because of high demand, good earning potential, and a shortage of workers, Automotive Technology is an excellent choice for those with an interest in a hands-on career. Employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:

Automotive Technician
Lube Technician

Automotive Service Manager
Auto parts sales

Employment Opportunities:

Bell & Bell Buick GMC Trucks
Dodge Ram of Myrtle Beach
Sparks Toyota
Hadwin White Buick GMC
Conway Ford

Palmetto Chevrolet
Grand Strand Nissan
East Coast Honda
Myrtle Beach Chevrolet

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

For more information, contact:
Sean Dugan - (843) 349-7851

Curriculum Sequence
First Semester - Fall	Course Title	Semester Credit Hours
AUT 102	Engine Repair	4
AUT 112	Braking Systems	4
AUT 124	Steering, Suspension and Alignment	4
WLD 116	Welding	2
	TOTAL	14
Second Semester - Spring
AUT 115	Manual Drive Train / Axle	3
AUT 131	Electrical Systems	3
AUT 142	Heating and Air Conditioning	3
AUT 146	Emission Systems	3
	TOTAL	12
Third Semester - Summer
AUT 149	Ignition and Fuel Systems	4
AUT 152	Automatic Transmission	4
AUT 156	Automotive Diagnosis and Repair	4
	TOTAL	12
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	38

Current Semester Information

Spring 2025 Classes

Classes Begin

January 13 (Full Spring / Fast Forward I)
February 3 (Flex Start)
March 10 (Fast Forward II)

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