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Contact

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Ward Taylor
Director/Instructor
Newton (Building 4), room 144
919-536-7200, ext. 8147
taylorh@durhamtech.edu

Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)
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Automotive Systems Technology - Machining Certificate

Short Term

Students can earn a Machining Certificate in one semester while learning critical measurement and basic engine repair skills.

The Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Job demand is very high for the Durham-Chapel Hill region and is reflected in above-average salaries. Nearly 100% of graduates find immediate employment upon completing the program.

This program will be closed to new admissions starting Fall 2024. View the other options for Automotive Systems Technology at Durham Tech.

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Fall Application Deadline is Jun 15

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$1.122

Location

Main Campus

Credit Hours

13

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
AUT-116 Engine Repair 3
MAC-141 Machining Applications I 4
TRN-110 Introduction to Transport Technology 2
TRN-120 Basic Transportation Electricity 5

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Automotive Systems Technology - Diploma

Automotive Systems Technology - Machining Certificate

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

Automotive Systems Technology

Associate

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Associate

University Transfer

Industrial Technology

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

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“The machining program is really fun. It can be hard, but I like the challenge and this is a great field to be in. The instructors at Durham Tech do more than teach, they really care about the students.”

—Hannah Ephraim