Automotive: Vehicle Safety Inspection Course
The Safety Inspection course is a 16 hour standardized curriculum that provides the necessary training and testing for individuals performing vehicle safety inspections. MTECH offers a combined 16 hour course for the certification in two of the three separate Vehicle Safety Inspector Certifications: Passenger Vehicles/ Light Trucks, Motorcycles In Utah there are three separate Vehicle Safety Inspector Certifications; Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks, Motorcycles, and Heavy Trucks/Trailers/Buses.
MTECH's 16 hour course only offers training for the certification in Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks and Motorcycles. MTECH does not offer a course for certification in Heavy Trucks/Trailers/Buses. Participants must score 80% or more on the final examination and performance checklist to achieve competency for the course and receive a certificate. Individuals who successfully complete the training will be eligible to apply for their Vehicle Inspection Certification from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Certificates and Licensures
- MTECH Program Certificate in Vehicle Safety Inspection.
- State of Utah Safety Inspection Certification.
Program Snapshot
Registration Eligibility: Adults and high school seniors only.
Registration Availability: Registration for Fall 2019 opens April 23, 2019 at 8:00 am online on the MTECH Registration Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.
Program Length: 16 Hours.
Times: Evenings. See schedule details below.
Locations: MTECH Lehi Main, Trades and Tech Campus.
Financial Aid Eligible: This program is not eligible for Financial Aid or Veterans Assistance.
Prerequisites
High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration.
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.
Students need to be able to show that they have some mechanic experience.
All students must have a valid driver's license, and is recommended to have a 10th grade competency level in Reading & English.
To receive state certification; student must be 18 years old, or 17 years old and enrolled in an automotive apprenticeship program.
Schedule
| Session | Location | Room | Start Date | End Date | Start Time | End Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 | Lehi | Auto Bldg | 7/20/20 | 7/23/20 | 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2020 | Lehi | Auto Bldg | 9/21/20 | 9/24/20 | 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2021 | Lehi | Auto Bldg | 4/19/21 | 4/21/21 | 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | M-Th |
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $0.00 | |
| Program Fees | $68.00 | Includes State Certification fee |
| Tuition | $33.60 | |
| total: | $101.60 | All tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. |