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 | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $330 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $330 |
| Adult Cost | $1,071 Tuition + $330 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $1,441 |
| 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 saftey glasses. It is recommended to students that they also purchase an advance tool kit to complete the course. Estimated cost is $130.00. Textbooks are included in MATC class
fees. A detailed tool list will be handed out on the first day of instruction. Prices may vary depending upon purchace location. MATC does not offer tools for purchase at the MATC bookstores.
Program Length
630 HoursCourse Prerequisites
• 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.
• As part of the admission process, adult students are required to complete a basic assessment of reading and math skills. The test is free and takes approximately 1 hr to complete. For additional information, call the Testing Center at: (801) 753-4110.
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 | See below. | ||
| Adult Class Dates | See below. | ||
1st – Choose one Fundamentals schedule to attend, then; Summer Fundamentals start dates: June 4, 2012 and July 9, 2012 Fall/Spring Engines start dates: August 21, 2012 |
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