Automotive Technician
If you’re interested in the Automotive Technician Program, please fill in your information below for more details:

Cost: $4,610.12
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.
Start Dates: Defined courses start every other month during the academic year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Want to enroll? Click here to get started.
Program Length: 1,384 hours (This program can be completed in approximately 22 months, based on enrollment of 15 hours per week. If possible, students are encouraged to enroll in more hours per week to graduate faster.)
Location: Main Campus – Automotive & Tech Building
Program Outcome:
- Southwest Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Industry Certification:
Coursework will prepare you to pass the National Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams at the MAST level.
Utah Job Outlook and Work Requirements:
- Automotive Master Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Automotive Specialty Technician
Employment Resources:
• High School Transfer Agreements (High school classes transferring to Southwest Tech)
• SUU Dual Enrollment/Course Equivalency (Southwest Tech courses transferring to SUU)
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Highlight Videos
Student Highlight – Dylan Spencer
Student Highlight – Chevy Spencer
Student Highlight – Ashley Julander
Bennett Olsen – Cedar City Motor Company
Faculty Highlight – Richard Wittwer
Occupational Advisory Committee
Each Southwest Tech Certificate Program has an Occupational Advisory Committee that consists of industry professionals from the regions we serve. These committee members ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. This program has committee members from the following organizations:
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