Powertrain Development Technician (AAS)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2025
Program Code: APPDT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
Program Code: APPDT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
In this program, students will develop the knowledge and skills to perform in-car powertrain testing in unique testing environments. Jobs in this area require knowledge of automotive engine and electrical systems and experience with an automotive dynamometer. Students will learn about dynamometer setup and testing including the operation of complex analytical test equipment and test software.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 61
Full-Time students
Students may choose to select electives that meet MTA. Please refer to the WCC MTA Transfer Agreement for more information.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 140 | Aluminum Welding for Transportation Applications | 4 |
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| ATT 220 | Dynamometer Operations | 4 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APPDT Restricted Elective(s) | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 279 | Automotive Dynamometer and Testing | 4 |
| ATT 240 | Machining for Transportation Applications | 3 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APPDT Restricted Elective(s) | 4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Part-Time students
Students may choose to select electives that meet MTA. Please refer to the WCC MTA Transfer Agreement for more information.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ATT 140 | Aluminum Welding for Transportation Applications | 4 |
| ATT 279 | Automotive Dynamometer and Testing | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ATT 220 | Dynamometer Operations | 4 |
| APPDT Restricted Elective(s) | 2 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ATT 240 | Machining for Transportation Applications | 3 |
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APPDT Restricted Elective(s) | 4 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
APPDT Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ATT 135 | Transportation Facility Operations | 3 |
| ATT 174 | ATT Co-op Education I | 1-3 |
| ATT 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| ATT 274 | ATT Co-op Education II | 1-3 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| CSS 205 | Essentials of Network Penetration Testing | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |