Program Details & Tool Bonus Information
Why the Automotive Industry?
The number of drivers and cars on the road continues to increase with each year. Therefore, the demand for qualified Automotive Service Technicians continues to grow!
A career in the automotive service industry carries no risk of being shipped overseas. Automotive Service Technicians will always be in high demand as long as there are cars on the road!
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook 2010-2011
High-Demand Skills
Areas of concentrations:
- Introduction to the Automotive Industry
- Shop Safety
- Hand and Power Tools
- Shop Equipment
- Fasteners
- Preventive Maintenance Service
- Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers
- ALLDATA and ShopKey References
- Automotive Design
- Theory of Engine Operation
- Engine Diagnosis
- OXY/Acetylene Torch Use
- M.I.G. and Stick Welding
| | - Exhaust Systems and Tube Bender
- Tire Service and Repair
- Cooling Systems
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Precisions Measuring Tools
- Brake Systems and Anti-lock Brakes
- Suspension, Steering and Alignment
- Automotive Electrical, including:
- Starting Systems
- Charging Systems
- Ignition Systems
- Lights and Accessories
- System Analysis/ Scanner Use
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Graduates Have Found Employment In:
- Major Manufacturer Dealerships
- National Service Chains
- Independently Owned Dealerships and Service Facilities
- Self-employed Automotive Service Technicians and company owners
- National Parts Suppliers
- Local Parts Suppliers
- Specialty Shops
Internship
Each student in the full-time day program will complete an internship within the automotive industry. The internship provides each student with valuable experience in an actual work atmosphere. Additionally, the internship provides an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a potential employer!
Program Length & Calendar
The Automotive Service Technician program is completed in just 27 weeks for full-time day students. The part-time evening program runs for 68 weeks. Please contact us for more information and details about the next class start date.
Faculty and Staff
MTTI instructors are highly experienced Automotive Service technicians; most are ASE certified Master Technicians. Each has worked in the automotive industry for many years and meets the standards of approval by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Proprietary Schools and the ACCSC (the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges). MTTI instructors and staff work together with Career Service Specialists to help students successfully enter new careers.
Tool Bonus
The set of Snap-on tools each student receives in class is valued at over $2,500. Graduate who successfully enter training-related employment within 90 days, keep the tools. The complete Tool Bonus Policy is outlined in the Student Orientation Booklet.
Diploma
Students who successfully complete the 825-hour program will receive an Automotive Service Technician Diploma. Each of MTTI’s programs has been approved by Massachusetts and Rhode Island state education agencies, and the ACCSC.
Contact us
Our Admissions Representatives welcome all your questions! Contact MTTI today to learn more about the Automotive Service Technician program