The automobile has been a part of every family for over 60 years now, and in order to satisfy Americans’ love for the car, many new job opportunities are being created. Also, the requirements for becoming an automobile technician have changed over the years. These changes have created a shortage for technicians that can analyze, diagnose, and perform repairs to electronic computer controlled systems. At Central Georgia Technical College, we provide students with the training and education to become a successful automotive technician. If you are ready to develop the skills necessary to work on today’s cars, Central Georgia Technical College is the place for your training and education.
Diplomas
Automotive Fundamentals Diploma
Automotive Technology Diploma
Certificates
Automotive Chassis Technician Technical Certificate
Automotive Climate Control Technician Technical Certificate
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Technical Certificate
Automotive Engine Performance Technician Technical Certificate
Automotive Engine Repair Technician Technical Certificate
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Technical Certificate (Dual Enrollment Only)
Automotive Transmissions/Transaxle Tech Specialist Technical Certificate
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High school diploma/GED required. Students must be 16 years of age or older.*
*The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Technical Certificate is for high school/dual enrollment students only and does not require the above.
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All Automotive Technology students are required to purchase textbooks. Nine books are required for the diploma programs.
Book List
Students are required to purchase hand tools quarterly for the first four quarters. These hand tools are needed for internship and future employment. Hand tools are to be purchased before registering each quarter until all required tools are purchased. Prices of tools vary greatly; depending upon brand name and place of purchase.
Tool List
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- ASE Master Automobile Technician
- ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
Brett Colston | Macon Campus
- ASE Master Automobile Technician
- ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
Steve Waters | Warner Robins Campus
- ASE Master Automobile Technician
- ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
Ken Hardy | Warner Robins Campus
- ASE Master Automobile Technician
- ASE L1 Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE L2 Advanced Level Specialist
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
- Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Edgar Lopez | Houston County Career Academy
- Automotive Electrical, Brakes, Steering and Suspension
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
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The Automotive Technology programs offered at Central Georgia Technical College are accredited by the ASE Education foundation; a partnership of The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. [Last accreditation approval: Warner Robins 2018; Macon 2017; Milledgeville 2019; Houston County Career Academy 2022]
Automotive Technology accreditation as of February 2022