Description
The work of automotive service technicians and mechanics has evolved from mechanical repair to a high technology job. With increased technology has come a corresponding increase in job specialization. On-going preventive maintenance and periodic engine service work is now often done in dedicated work bays at dealerships or by companies which do not do more extensive mechanical repairs. These job sites need individuals with specialized training and skills which allow them to quickly service a wide range of vehicles. Completion of the SLTATC Automotive Undercar Technician Program will equip students with the skills and knowledge to seek employment as an entry-level automotive preventive maintenance and periodic service technician. (Description adapted from the 2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook.)

The SLTATC Automotive Undercar Technician Program is designed to give students the basic skills needed by an entry-level automotive preventive maintenance and periodic service technician.

Certification:
Salt Lake • Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC) Certificate of Proficiency: Automotive Undercar Technician. Completion of this program will also prepare students to sit for the ASE certification tests in Suspension and Steering Systems and in Brake Systems.

Skills you will learn:

Length
Typically, students will spend approximately 750 hours learning the required material in this program. The actual time depends on the schedules selected by the students and their ability to master the subject material. Students choose when they want to attend courses during the hours when the courses are offered and seats are available. Sponsored students may be required to complete programs and courses within a certain time period.

Structure
Competency based format; open-entry, open-exit delivery. Students must take the “Introduction and Safety” course first and pass with a score of 100%.

Location
This program is offered at the following location:

• West Valley Training Center

Specific Program Requirements
Student Services will assess the math and English language skills of new adult students using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or by evaluating their skills through high school or college transcripts. High school students are not tested; instead, their school counselor will determine if they have met the appropriate skill levels for the training program they are entering. The assessment and an introductory meeting with an SLTATC Student Advisor will determine specific training needs and an appropriate program schedule for new students.

Articulation Agreements
Certain courses in this program may be transferable from competencies to college credit at the Salt Lake Community College. Read more about Articulation Agreements and Pathways.

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in the Automotive Undercar Technician program. Access the program disclosure documents.

Tuition and Fees: Automotive Undercar Technician

Fees as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*Costs are based upon the enrollment of 30 hours per week, 20 hours per week and 10 hours per week and 100% progress, for in-state, adult students. Actual training time and cost of tuition will be based upon the exact number of hours a student is enrolled each week and progress in their courses. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. College fees include registration fee and monthly supply fee.

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing. Optional texts are not included in this cost.

This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates based upon current prices, the costs of textbooks, materials, equipment and clothing are variable and outside of the control of the College.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.