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Automotive Technology

Love the sound of a roaring engine? Our Automotive Technology Program may be the career path for you. At Southwest Technical College, learning is hands-on, grease and all. Our M.A.S.T. Pathway (Manufacturer Automotive Specialty Training Pathway) lets students choose a specific brand specialty as a part of their coursework. This program will prepare you to pass the National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams. With this certification in hand, you are ready to join the world of automotive technology in an auto repair or service shop.

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Student works under the hood of a red pickup in an automotive shop.
$7,592
Total Cost — tuition, books, fees u0026 supplies
46 Credits
Credit Hours
~22 Months
Time to Complete
October 6, 2026
Next Start Date
Main Campus
Automotive u0026 Tech Building
510 West 800 South
Automotive Technology

Program Details

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Specialty Training

M.A.S.T. Pathway

Our Manufacturer Automotive Specialty Training Pathway (M.A.S.T. Pathway) allows students the opportunity to choose a specific training pathway to get a head start with a chosen automotive brand! These brands include:

Scholarships u0026 Financial Aid

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Southwest Tech offers scholarships and financial aid options that can help make the Automotive Technology program affordable. Apply for an internal scholarship, or explore the other ways to pay for your training.

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Veteran Benefits

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Sponsorships

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“My experience in the Automotive Technology program has been amazing. If you put in the work and effort, you will learn, improve, and become better—that’s what we’re here to do.”
Southwest Tech Student Jake Church, Automotive Technician Student of the Year in 2024.
Jake Church Transportation Student of the Year, 2024
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Occupational Advisory Committee

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Institutional Accreditation

Council on Occupational Education

Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350 · Telephone (local): 770-396-3898 · Fax: 770-396-3790

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