Diesel Mechanics
Total 540 hrs.
Program Training Plan
Diesel Mechanics may be hired as mechanics working on engines, automatic transmissions, drive trains, electrical systems, suspension and steering, hydraulics, and air systems. They work on heavy equipment, farm equipment, and on highway trucks. Diesel mechanics diagnose, repair, weld, and fine-tune the working parts of buses, trucks, construction machinery, and generators. Students will become proficient in basic shop skills, PM inspections, brake relines, engine tune-up and rebuilding, component inspection and measuring, drive trains, suspension and steering, and electrical trouble shooting.
Program Overview
| Locations | American Fork |
| Completion Time | Average 9 - 12 Months |
| Tuition | $1.70/per hour |
| High School Cost | Free Tuition (until H.S. graduation) + $255 Fees Total Fees for High School Student = $255.00 |
| Adult Cost | $918 Tuition + $255 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $1,213 |
| Extra Supply Cost | *$425 for shop clothes, saftey glasses, textbooks, and tools |
| Avg. Starting Wage | $22.06 Hourly, $45,890 Yearly |
| Certifications | MATC Certificate or Proficiency (COP) |
Students will also be required to purchase books, materials, and safety glasses to complete the course. 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. Text/Workbooks: $180.00; Tool Kit: Around $245.00
Program Length
540 HoursCourse Prerequisites
• Student must have a valid driver’s license.
• 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.
Fall/Spring Schedule
| Campus | Completion Time | Days | Time |
| American Fork | 9 - 12 Months | Mon - Fri | 7:30 - 10:30am or 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| H.S. Class Dates | Fall/Spring 2012 Session: Aug 21, 2012 - May 23, 2013 | ||
| Adult Class Dates | Fall/Spring 2012 Session: Aug 21, 2012 - May 23, 2013 | ||
Programs dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.
Please see our Refund Policy.
