A4- ASE identifies Suspension and Steering as an individual service area for certification, and it covers the suspension and steering service area. This can be taken as a standalone program or as part of the full Automotive Technology program.

• This program covers the following components and related systems: Hands on and theory training in shop safety, electrical fundamentals, electronically controlled Suspension systems
• Steering systems, wheel and tire, tire pressure monitoring, vehicle alignments, and the diagnosis and repair of the related components and their control systems
• Manufacturer web-based training, ASE practice testing, and final exam

The ASE A4 certification Exam will be taken at an independent testing facility at the conclusion of the program.

1. MTECH Program Certificate in Suspension and Steering
2. ASE A4 Program Certificate in Suspension and Steering

 Registration Eligibility: Adults and high school students who are age 16 and older and at least a junior in high school.

Registration Availability: Registration for Summer term opens January 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. online, and Fall 2021 opens April 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. online on the MTECH Student Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.

 Program Length: 120 Hours. This works out to be approximately 70 calendar days not including weekends and holidays.

 Times: Mornings and Afternoons. See schedule details below.

 Locations: MTECH Lehi Trade and Tech and Spanish Fork Campus.

 Financial Aid Eligible: This program is not eligible for Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance.

  Entrance Assessment: Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.  

  High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration. After completing the Career Ready Assessment and the Maintainence & Light Repair pre-requisite course, high school students may take any classes available that fit their schedule. Some programs are not a semester long, and students will need to take 2 individual programs to fill a semester.

  MTECH Counselor: Students enrolling in this program must meet with an MTECH Academic and Career Counselor prior to registration. High School students are encouraged to be accompanied by a parent. To schedule an appointment please visit mtec.edu/counseling.

  New Student Orientation: Students must complete the brief MTECH New Student Orientation prior to first day of class.  To learn more visit mtec.edu/nso.

  G1 Maintenance And Light Repair Course Completed with a B- or better prior to enrollment. This May Be Waived By Completion of the MLR Challenge Test in the Testing Center with a score of 80% and above, and either the completion of High School Auto Class, Auto Fundamentals, or adequate work experience.

  All students must have a valid driver’s license