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.
Program Details
Cost: $7,592.00
Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.
Costs are subject to change.
Next Start Date: October 6, 2026
This program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Want to enroll? Click here to get started.
Program Length: 46 Credit 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
Enrollment Requirement: CASAS Assessment or equivalent. Click here for more information. To schedule your CASAS Assessment, click here.
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:
Need help paying for school?
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.
More ways to pay
FAFSA Information
See if you qualify for federal grants and aid.
Types of Aid
Grants, loans, and work-study options explained.
Help Me Pay for School
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Veteran Benefits
Education benefits for veterans and their families.
Sponsorships
Employer and agency sponsorship programs.
“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.”
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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:
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:
