This program provides education and training in preparation for employment in Information Technology. Throughout the program, students apply classroom theory to computer hardware and software, mobile devices, operating systems, networking, security, cloud technology and other technologies relevant to the industry.
Through a combination of simulations, hands-on and virtual labs, students will apply techniques for technology deployment, support, maintenance and troubleshooting. This training can be used as a step to gain valuable industry recognized certifications including CompTIA A+ and Network+. Additional certification opportunities may include CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux and more.
UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
The Automotive Technology curriculum follows the guidelines established by the ASE Education Foundation which include safety requirements, areas of focus, time frames, and recognized task lists 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.
Time in the program consists of a hands-on approach to learning in our sophisticated and newly constructed automotive shop. Coursework includes web-based training for Ford, Subaru, Hyundai/Genesis, and Mercedes Benz.
Upon completion of our program, and working a year in the industry, students have the opportunity to pass all the ASE certification tests to become an ASE Automobile Service Technician (AST). Students also have the opportunity to begin manufacturer specific web-based factory training by one or more of our industry sponsors.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Opens: April 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old. High school students must be in their junior or senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F** |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F** |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F** |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F** |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F** |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Lehi | 111 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| Schedule Notes: **students will have 3 hours and 45 minutes of hybrid each week, except for the last week of class which will have 3 hours. | |||||||
| LEHI AM | |||||||
| A4 Suspension and Steering | Lehi | 109 | 6/18/2024 | 8/28/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A7 HVAC | Lehi | 109 | 9/3/2024 | 10/14/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles | Lehi | 109 | 10/16/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A8 Engine Performance | Lehi | 109 | 1/6/2025 | 3/18/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | Lehi | 109 | 3/24/2025 | 6/12/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A5 Brakes | Lehi | 109 | 6/17/2025 | 8/22/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:35 AM | M-F |
| A6 Electrical/Electronics Systems | Lehi | 109 | 8/25/2025 | 11/5/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| LEHI PM | |||||||
| A8 Engine Performance | Lehi | 109 | 5/28/2024 | 8/22/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| A4 Suspension and Steering | Lehi | 109 | 8/26/2024 | 10/23/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| A6 Electrical/Electronics Systems | Lehi | 109 | 10/28/2024 | 1/23/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| A5 Brakes | Lehi | 109 | 1/27/2025 | 3/24/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| A1 Engine Repair | Lehi | 109 | 3/26/2025 | 6/13/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:34 PM | M-F |
| A8 Engine Performance | Lehi | 109 | 6/17/2025 | 9/5/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:37 PM | M-F |
| A7 HVAC | Lehi | 109 | 9/8/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| SPANISH FORK AM | |||||||
| A5 Brakes | Spanish Fork | 101 | 5/28/2024 | 7/26/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A4 Suspension and Steering | Spanish Fork | 101 | 8/15/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A6 Electrical/Electronics systems | Spanish Fork | 101 | 10/14/2024 | 1/10/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A1 Engine Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 1/13/2025 | 3/25/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A8 Engine Performance | Spanish Fork | 101 | 3/26/2025 | 6/13/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:34 PM | M-F |
| A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | Spanish Fork | 101 | 6/17/2025 | 9/9/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles | Spanish Fork | 101 | 9/11/2025 | 11/7/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| SPANISH FORK PM | |||||||
| A3 Manual Drivetrain & Axles | Spanish Fork | 101 | 5/28/2024 | 7/26/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A7 HVAC | Spanish Fork | 101 | 8/15/2024 | 9/26/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A8 Engine Performance | Spanish Fork | 101 | 9/30/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | Spanish Fork | 101 | 1/6/2025 | 3/18/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A6 Electrical/Electronics systems | Spanish Fork | 101 | 3/24/2025 | 6/12/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A1 Engine Repair | Spanish Fork | 101 | 6/17/2025 | 9/9/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A4 Suspension and Steering | Spanish Fork | 101 | 9/15/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| A5 Brakes | Spanish Fork | 101 | 11/17/2025 | 1/29/2026 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-F |
| Schedule Notes: | Class is held Monday – Thursday; The 2nd and 4th Fridays each month are hybrid and the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays each month are in person. |
Total hours: 1320
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 Maintenance & Light Repair | 270 | 9 | 0 | $1,080.00 | $700.00 | $90.00 |
| A1 Engine Repair | 150 | 5 | 0 | $600.00 | $203.00 | $90.00 |
| A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 150 | 5 | 0 | $600.00 | $223.00 | $90.00 |
| A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $187.00 | $90.00 |
| A4 Suspension and Steering | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $147.00 | $90.00 |
| A5 Brakes | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $178.00 | $90.00 |
| A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems | 150 | 5 | 0 | $600.00 | $153.00 | $90.00 |
| A7 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $166.00 | $112.00 |
| A8 Engine Performance | 150 | 5 | 0 | $600.00 | $213.00 | $90.00 |
| TOTALS: | 1320 | 44 | 0 | $5,280.00 | $2,170.00 | $832.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $5,280.00 |
| Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Total Course Fees | $2,170.00 |
| Required Materials | $46.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee | $835.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (Goodheart/Wilcox) | 1 | 978-1-68584-565-0 | Included in Student Fees | |||||
| Modern Automotive Technology 10th Ed. (Goodheart/Wilcox) | 1 | 978-1-64925-417-7 | Included in Student Fees | |||||
| Tablet (Samsung) | 1 | Included in Student Fees | ||||||
| Tablet Case | 1 | Included in Student Fees | ||||||
| Flashlight | 1 | Available at bookstore | $7.00 | |||||
| Shop Workshirt | 1 | Available at bookstore; Students are required to purchase 1 shirt | $35.00 | |||||
| Tool Kit | 1 | Students may bring or purchase their own tools, but aren’t required to do so | $0.00 | |||||
| Safety Glasses | 1 | Available at bookstore | $4.00 | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $46.00 |
| Industry Exams: Paid for at the time of registration | Quantity | Notes | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 Maintenance and Light Repair | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A1 Engine Repair | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A4 Suspension and Steering | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A5 Brakes | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A6 Electical/Electronic Systems | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A7 HVAC | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| A7 HVAC | 1 | EPA 609 Refrigerant Handling License Certification Exam | $25.00 | |||||
| A8 Engine Performance | 1 | ASE Exam Fee | $90.00 | |||||
| Total Cost of Industry Exams | $835.00 |
| Optional Materials | Notes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc) | Cost | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD2 Car Diagnostic Scan Tool (For Iphone & Android) | $100.00 | |||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $100.00 |
Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist
Certificates – Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist
Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist
Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician
Certificates – Master Automobile Technician, Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Advanced Level Specialist, Parts Specialist
MTECH Program Certificate in Automotive Technology
Students are prepared to take the ASE certification tests as they complete each course in the program.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Refrigerant Handlers license. One attempt at passing this exam is included in the course fees for the A7 HVAC course. This exam is taken in the classroom the last week of the course.
Program fees include the cost of one attempt at the ASE test for each individual course. Tests are conducted at the MTECH Lehi Campus. If a retake is necessary, students are responsible for scheduling and paying for the test. Retake tests can be arranged through the Prometric Testing Center, located at 350 S. 400 W., Suite 200, Lindon, UT 84042, or through the ASE website (ase.com).
Are there many jobs available?
Yes! There are many jobs for our students throughout the region.
What is the best brand of car to work on?
This is a personal preference and there are lots of choices. We believe there isn’t one that is best over the other.
I already took some classes at my high school, can I skip any of the MTECH classes?
Yes, you can test out of any MTECH automotive course by taking the Professional ASE Certifican Exam that proves your compentency in that area of study.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
A copy of a valid driver’s license must be emailed to automotive@mtec.edu.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
matt.zufelt@mtec.edu
