Automotive Engines
Total 630 hrs.
Program Training Plan
Automotive Fundamentals Class and Shop Training (60 Hours):
The Automotive Fundamentals section introduces students to the safe use of chemicals, hand tools, power tools, protective clothing and equipment, fire protection, shop equipment, EPA and OSHA regulations, customer relations, repair order, time, cost estimation, and ordering of parts.
Automotive Engines Class and Shop Training (570 Hours):
The Automotive Engines section will train students to become proficient in engine repair, electrical systems and engine performance. Program topics include: engine theory and complete engine disassembly and repair; electrical theory and system diagnosis and repair, including starting, charging and lighting systems, theory, diagnosis and repair on engine fuel, ignition, and electronic management systems.
Program Overview
| Locations | Spanish Fork, American Fork |
| Completion Time | Average 12 Months |
| Tuition | $1.55/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $255 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $255.00 |
| Adult Cost | $976.50 Tuition + $255 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $1,271.50 |
| Extra Supply Cost | *$130 for shop clothes, saftey glasses and tools |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $17.42 Hourly, $36,240 Yearly |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate of Proficiency (COP), MATC Certificate of Skills Competency |
*Students will be required to purchase safety glasses. They will also need an advanced tool kit. Theses items will be discussed at the beginning of the class. Estimated cost is $130.00
Program Length
630 HoursCourse Prerequisites
• This program is available to high school juniors, seniors, and adults.
• All students are required to take the ABLE test. This test can be taken at MATC for free and takes about an hour to complete.
• Student must have a valid driver’s license.
• Students with previous automotive training may be able to have the Fundamentals Course Training (60 hours)
requirement waived. Please contact the program instructor or MATC Student Services for information.
Summer/Fall/Spring Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| Spanish Fork | 12 Months | Mon - Fri | 7:30 - 10:30am |
| American Fork | 12 Months | Mon - Fri | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wasatch | 12 Months | Wasatch HS Even Days | 9:35am - 12:05pm |
| North and South Summit High School | Full School Year | Daily, Mon - Fri | 1st or 2nd Class Period |
| Park City High School | Full School Year | Block Park City White Days | Talk to high school counselor for class times. |
| H.S. Class Dates | Summer Session 2011: No summer dates currently available Fall/Spring Yearly Session: Aug 23, 2011 - May 24, 2012 | ||
| Adult Class Dates | Summer Session 2011: No summer dates currently available Fall/Spring Yearly Session: Aug 23, 2011 - May 24, 2012 | ||
Part 1-Automotive Fundamentals Start Dates: June 6, 2011 and July 7, 2011. Part 2-Automotive Engines Start Date: August 23, 2011. |
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