Automotive Technology

Next class starts: 10/20/2022

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.

For more information, contact the Lead Instructor.

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

Prerequisites

Students are required to take the MTECH Entrance Assessment and score a passing rate of: Math: 2: English: B or provide alternative documentation to prove competency. 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 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

Schedule

SECTION	CAMPUS	ROOM #	START DATE	END DATE	START TIME	END TIME	DAYS
Summer 2022
A7 HVAC	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	5/31/2022	6/28/2022	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A4 Steering and Suspension	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	5/31/2022	7/28/2022	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
Fall 2022
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	8/16/2022	12/22/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	8/16/2022	12/22/2022	11:30 AM	2:55 PM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	8/16/2022	12/22/2022	6:00 PM	9:52 PM	M-Th
A3 Manual Drive & Axles	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	8/16/2022	10/18/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A5 Brakes	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	8/16/2022	10/18/2022	11:30 AM	2:40 AM	M – F
A8 Engine Performance	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	10/20/2022	12/22/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A6 Electrical/Electronics	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	10/20/2022	12/22/2022	11:30 AM	2:40 PM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	8/16/2022	12/22/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	8/16/2022	12/22/2022	11:45 AM	2:55 PM	M – F
A3 Manual Drive & Axles	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	8/16/2022	10/18/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A5 Brakes	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	10/20/2022	12/22/2022	7:20 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A6 Electrical/Electronics	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	8/16/2022	10/18/2022	11:45 AM	2:55 PM	M – F
A8 Engine Performance	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	10/20/2022	12/22/2022	11:45 AM	2:55 PM	M – F
Spring 2023
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	1/3/2023	5/15/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	1/3/2023	5/15/2023	11:30 AM	2:30 PM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	1/3/2023	5/15/2023	6:00 PM	9:45 PM	M – Th
A4 Suspension & Steering	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	1/3/2023	3/1/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A1 Engine Repair	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	3/6/2023	5/17/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A2 Automatic Trans/ Transaxle	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	1/3/2023	4/17/2023	11:30 AM	2:30 PM	M – F
A7 HVAC	Lehi Trades & Tech	110	4/19/2023	5/16/2023	11:30 AM	2:30 PM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	1/3/2023	5/15/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
G1 Maintenance & Light Repair	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	1/3/2023	5/15/2023	11:45 AM	2:45 PM	M – F
A4 Suspension & Steering	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	1/3/2023	3/1/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A1 Engine Repair	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	3/6/2023	5/17/2023	7:30 AM	10:30 AM	M – F
A2 Automatic Trans/ Transaxle	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	1/3/2023	4/17/2023	11:45 AM	2:45 PM	M – F
A7 HVAC	Spanish Fork Auto Building	101	4/19/2023	5/16/2023	11:45 AM	2:45 PM	M – F
Summer 2023

Tuition & Fees

Tuition:	$2,835.00	Student Fees:	$2,602.00	Required Materials:	$798.75
Registration Fee:	$40.00	Facilities Fee:	$50.00	Industry Exam Fee:
Application Fee:	$0.00	Tuition/Fees Subtotal:	$5,527.00

Materials & Supplies

Required Materials	Quantity	Notes (ISBN numbers, etc)	Cost
Thompson Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair	1	978-111-130-7417	$51.00
Thompson Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair workbook	1	978-111-130-7424	$35.25
Thompson Automotive Technology A Systems Approach, 7th edition	1	978-133-779-4213	$145.50
Engine Repair NATEF standards job sheets	1	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 sheets	1	978-111-164-6998	$46.50
Suspension abd Steering NATEF standards job sheets	1	978-111-164-7001	$46.50
Brake Systems NATEF standards job sheets	1	978-111-164-7018	$46.50
Electrical and Electronics NATEF standards job sheets	1	978-111-164-7025	$46.50
Heating and Air Conditioning NATEF standards job sheets	1	978-111-164-7032	$46.50
Engine Performance NATEF standards job sheets	1	978-111-164-7025	$46.50
Shop Workshirt	1	Students required to purchase 1 shirt	$35.00
Tool Kit	1	A detailed list will be distributed on the first day of instruction	$150.00
ASE Certification Exams	9	There are a total of 9 exams @ $84.00 each ($756.00 total)	Included in student fees
Safety Glasses	1		$10.00
Total Cost of Required Materials			$798.75

Optional Materials			Notes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc)					Cost
Total Cost of Optional Materials

Certificates and Licensures

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.

Why Choose MTECH?

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.