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Automotive Technology

Next class starts: 4/19/2023

View full schedule here.

Registration Eligibility: Adults & High School Juniors & Seniors

High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Opportunity

Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU, Weber State, and USU. Learn more.

Locations

Lehi Trades & Tech Building
Spanish Fork Auto Campus

89%

Graduation rate

75%

Job placement

$61,800

Avg. salary

The Automotive Technology curriculum follows the guidelines established by the ASE Education Foundation. Curriculum follows the safety requirements, areas of focus, time frames and recognized task list designed by ASE.

The Automotive Technology program gives students the foundation to jumpstart their career with some of the largest dealership service centers or independent repair facilities across the country. Your time in this program will consists of a hands-on approach to learning in our sophisticated and newly constructed automotive shop. Coursework includes web based training for Ford, Subaru, and FCA (Fiat/Chrysler America). Individuals may “test out” of any A series classes by passing the corresponding ASE Professional Level exam PRIOR to enrolling in a class.

Upon completion of our program and working a year in the industry, you will have the opportunity to pass all the ASE certification tests to become an ASE Automobile Service Technician (AST). You will also have the opportunity to begin Manufacturer Specific Web Based Factory Training by one or more of our industry sponsors.

Preregistration Form
For more information, contact the Program Coordinator
Matt Zufelt

mzufelt@mtec.edu

Need additional guidance? Meet with an MTECH Academic & Career Counselor.
Learn more

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

Registration for Summer term opens January 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. online, and Fall 2022 opens April 20, 2022 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.

  • Students must satisfy the entrance requirements with the testing center.
  • High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration. After completing the Entrance Assessment and the Maintenance & 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.
  • The G1 course may be waived by passing the ASE G1 exam and receiving an ASE certification BEFORE taking the G1 course.
  • All students must have a valid driver’s license
SECTIONCAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
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Spring 2023
G1 Maintenance & Light RepairLehi Trades & Tech1101/3/20235/15/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
G1 Maintenance & Light RepairLehi Trades & Tech1101/3/20235/15/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM – F
G1 Maintenance & Light RepairLehi Trades & Tech1101/3/20235/15/20236:00 PM9:45 PMM – Th
A4 Suspension & SteeringLehi Trades & Tech1101/3/20233/1/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
A1 Engine RepairLehi Trades & Tech1103/6/20235/17/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
A2 Automatic Trans/ TransaxleLehi Trades & Tech1101/3/20234/17/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM – F
A7 HVACLehi Trades & Tech1104/19/20235/16/202311:30 AM2:30 PMM – F
G1 Maintenance & Light RepairSpanish Fork Auto Building1011/3/20235/15/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
G1 Maintenance & Light RepairSpanish Fork Auto Building1011/3/20235/15/202311:45 AM2:45 PMM – F
A4 Suspension & SteeringSpanish Fork Auto Building1011/3/20233/1/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
A1 Engine RepairSpanish Fork Auto Building1013/6/20235/17/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM – F
A2 Automatic Trans/ TransaxleSpanish Fork Auto Building1011/3/20234/17/202311:45 AM2:45 PMM – F
A7 HVACSpanish Fork Auto Building1014/19/20235/16/202311:45 AM2:45 PMM – F
Summer 2023
A6 Electrical/ElectronicsLehi Trades & Tech1105/30/20238/4/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A4 Suspension & SteeringLehi Trades & Tech1105/30/20237/28/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A6 Electrical/ElectronicsSpanish Fork Auto Building1015/30/20238/4/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A4 Suspension & SteeringSpanish Fork Auto Building1015/30/20237/28/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
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G1 Maintenance and Light RepairLehi8/15/202312/21/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairLehi1/8/20245/16/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A5 Brakes Lehi8/15/202310/10/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lehi10/16/202312/21/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A6 Electrical /Electronic systems Lehi1/8/20243/19/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A1 Engine Repair Lehi3/20/20246/11/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A4 Suspension and Steering Lehi6/12/20248/20/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairLehi8/15/202312/21/202311:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairLehi1/8/20245/16/202411:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
A1 Engine Repair Lehi8/15/202310/26/202311:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
A5 Brakes Lehi10/30/202312/21/202311:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Lehi1/8/20243/19/202411:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
A8 Engine Performance Lehi3/20/20246/11/202411:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
A3 manual Drivetrain and Axles Lehi6/12/20248/20/202411:30 AM2:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairLehi8/15/202312/21/20236:00 PM9:00 PMM-F
A6 Electrical/Electronic SystemsLehi1/8/20243/19/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM-F
A1 Engine RepairLehi3/20/20246/11/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM-F
A4 Suspension and SteeringLehi6/12/20247/29/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairSpanish Fork8/15/202312/21/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairSpanish Fork1/8/20245/16/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Spanish Fork8/15/202310/26/20237:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A8 Engine Performance Spanish Fork10/30/20231/26/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A3 Manual Drivetrain and Axles Spanish Fork1/29/20243/25/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A7 HVAC Spanish Fork3/26/20245/9/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
A6 Electrical /Electronic systems Spanish Fork5/28/20248/19/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairSpanish Fork8/15/202312/21/202311:45 AM12:45 PMM-F
G1 Maintenance and Light RepairSpanish Fork1/8/20245/16/202411:45 AM12:45 PMM-F
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 Total hours: 1350
Total Cost of Optional Materials
Course NameCourse HoursTuition ($2.10/hour)Course Fees
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair270$567.00$2,602.00
A1 Engine Repair150$315.00
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle210$441.00
A3 Manual DriveTrain and Axles135$283.50
A4 Suspension and Steering120$252.00
A5 Brakes135$283.50
A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems135$283.50
A7 HVAC60$126.00
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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$2,835.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Application Fee:$0.00
Required Materials:$798.75
Industry Exam Fee:$756.00
Student Fees:$2,602.00
Facilities Fee:$50.00
Tuition/Fees Subtotal:$6,283.00
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Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Thompson Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair1 978-111-130-7417 $51.00
Thompson Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair workbook1 978-111-130-7424 $35.25
Thompson Automotive Technology A Systems Approach, 7th edition1 978-133-779-4213 $145.50
Engine Repair NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-6974 $46.50
Automatic trans/transaxle NATEF standards job sheets 1 978-111-164-6981 $46.50
Manual Drive Trains & Axles NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-6998 $46.50
Suspension abd Steering NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-7001 $46.50
Brake Systems NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-7018 $46.50
Electrical and Electronics NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-7025 $46.50
Heating and Air Conditioning NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-7032 $46.50
Engine Performance NATEF standards job sheets1 978-111-164-7025 $46.50
Shop Workshirt1 Students required to purchase 1 shirt $35.00
Tool Kit1 A detailed list will be distributed on the first day of instruction $150.00
ASE Certification Exams9 There are a total of 9 exams @ $84.00 each ($756.00 total) Included in student fees
Safety Glasses1$10.00
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EPA Section 609 certifiction exam (during A7 Class)1$25.00
Total Cost of Required Materials$823.75
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Greg Mecham

Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Automobile Technician, Collision Repair Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

ASE Certification Details
  • A1R – Engine Repair Recert
  • A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • A3 – Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • A4R – Suspension & Steering Recert
  • A5R – Brakes Recert
  • A6R – Electrical/Electronic Systems Recert
  • A7R – Heating & Air Conditioning Recert
  • A8 – Engine Performance
  • B5R – Mechanical & Electrical Components Recert
  • G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

 

 

Jeff Wood

Certificates – Automobile Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

ASE Certification Details
  • A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles
  • A5 – Brakes
  • A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning
  • G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

 

 

 

Matt Zufelt

Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist

ASE Certification Details
  • A1R – Engine Repair Recert
  • A2R- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Recert
  • A3R – Manual Drive Train & Axles Recert
  • A4R – Suspension & Steering Recert
  • A5R – Brakes Recert
  • A6R – Electrical/Electronic Systems Recert
  • A7R – Heating & Air Conditioning Recert
  • A8R – Engine Performance Recert
  • A9 – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
  • G1R – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Other
  • L1R – Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Recert
  • X1 – Exhaust Systems

 

 

Judd Statham

Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist

ASE Certification Details
  • A1R – Engine Repair Recert
  • A2R – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Recert
  • A3R – Manual Drive Train & Axles Recert
  • A4R – Suspension & Steering Recert
  • A5R – Brakes Recert
  • A6R – Electrical/Electronic Systems Recert
  • A7R – Heating & Air Conditioning Recert
  • A8R – Engine Performance Recert
  • A9R – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Recert
  • G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Other
  • L1R – Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Recert

 

 

David Simmons

Certificates – Automobile Technician

ASE Certification Details
  • A1R – Engine Repair Recert
  • A2 – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • A3R – Manual Drive Train and Axles Recert
  • A4R – Suspension and Steering Recert
  • A5R – Brakes Recert
  • A6R – Electrical/Electronic Systems Recert
  • A7R – Heating and Air Conditioning Recert
  • A8R – Engine Performance Recert
  • G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
  • MTECH Automotive Technology Program Certificate
  • Individual Program Certificate in any Program, except Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR)
  • ASE Certifications: Offered for each Program above, including Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR)
  • The ASE tests are available at the Prometric Testing Center: 350 S 400 W #200 Lindon Utah 84042 (801) 226-2095. Call first for appointment. Test fees are included in Program Fees for one attempt per individual program.
  • Automobile Service Technician (AST): Given for completion of all Programs above.
At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic and career counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.

Automotive Technology

Program length
2 years
Total cost
$7,082
Lehi Trades & Tech Building
Spanish Fork Auto Campus
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Preregistration Form

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Program length
2 yrs
Total cost
$7,082
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Course Descriptions

G1 Maintenance & Light Repair
This course provides proper knowledge of practices in working safely in a professional shop environment.
A1 Engine Repair
This course covers the principles and laws of basic electrical theory and lab practices.
A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles
This course covers the theory and lab procedures of truck steering and suspension systems.
A4 Suspension and Steering
MTECH offers a combined 16 hour course for the certification in two of the three separate
A5 Brakes
This course provides instruction on theory and application of braking systems, along with lab practice.
A6 Electical/Electronic Systems
A7 HVAC
This course covers theory and lab procedures related to the troubleshooting and repair of heating and cooling systems.
A8 Engine Performance
This course covers the theory and lab procedures of the internal combustion engine.