The Automotive Fundamentals program at Moultrie Technical College is a 12-month, 40 credit hour program that prepares students for careers in automotive service and repair. Graduates receive a diploma and are qualified as entry-level automotive technicians. The program is accredited by NATEF and ASE and emphasizes both theory and hands-on training. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for employment at automotive manufacturers, dealerships, repair facilities, and parts businesses.

2. Are You A Match?
Like hands-on training in a
nationally accredited program?
Like learning new technology?
Like daily challenges?
Like the transportation
industry?
Then you are a match for the
Automotive Fundamentals
Program at Moultrie Technical
College.

3. Program Description
The Automotive Fundamentals program is a sequence of courses designed to
prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession.
Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge
and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and
practical application necessary for successful employment.
Program graduates receive an Automotive Fundamentals diploma that qualifies
them as well rounded entry-level technicians.
This program is industry accredited through the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) standards.

4. Employment
Automotive
Manufacture
Dealerships
National Chain
Repair Facilities
National Chain
Parts Businesses
Privately-owned
Repair Facilities

5. Additional Program Requirements
Students are required to purchase an automotive tool set
upon graduation.
Tools are required for employment at most job sites.

6. Timeline
The automotive
fundamentals program is
currently 3 terms in
length.
Full-time day students can
complete the program in
12 months.

7. Diploma/Degrees/Certificates
Name of diploma/degree/etc Credit hours Offerings (online/day/evening)
Automotive Fundamentals 40 Day/Evening
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist 17 Day/Evening
Automotive Engine Repair Technician 15 Day/Evening
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist 18 Day/Evening
Automotive Engine Performance Technician 16 Day/Evening
Automotive Climate Control Technician 14 Day/Evening
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician 9 Day/Evening

8. General Fees
One time application fee
Transcript requests
Late registration fees
Fees, by term, as follows:
a. Tuition is based on $89 per credit hour
($1,335 for 15 hours or more)
b. Registration fee of $50
c. Activity fee of $24
d. Technology fee of $105
e. Insurance of $4
f. Special Instructional fee of $50
Check with financial aid concerning your financial support eligibility. Check our website for
the most recent tuition costs and general fee costs.

9. Disclosure Information
http://www.slideshare.net/moultrietech/mtc-
automotive-technology-diploma-program-disclosure-
information

10. Instructor
Lynn Tanner, Program Director, Moultrie Industrial Drive Campus
Campus/office #: Industrial Drive Campus, Office #700
Office hours: Posted outside instructor’s physical location
E-mail: ltanner@moultrietech.edu
Phone: 229.217.4154
As set forth in its student catalog, Moultrie Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender,
religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status
(except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Lisa Newton, Title IX Equity Coordinator and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator - 229.217.4132
800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788
Moultrie Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia