AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
About Automotive Service
Automotive Service will give you hands-on experience working on real cars with the latest engine analyzers, handheld scanners and other computerized diagnostic equipment. Choose between our full-time program, the part-time afternoon or evening program. You will learn about all aspects of car repair including:
- Electrical/Electronics
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension
- Engine Repair
- Automatic Transmissions
- Manual Transmissions and Axles
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Engine Performance
This program offers a pathway for students to earn EPA 609 certification as well as entry-level certifications in Automatic Transmisson/Transaxle, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Engine Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning, Manual Drive Train and Axles, and Suspension and Steering.
As part of tuition, students will receive a MATCO Tools lifetime warranty toolkit.
We offer trainings with Ford, Subaru, and Toyota manufacturers.
Program Requirements
By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.
- Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours.
- English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Understanding of basic algebra.
- Use hands and fingers to assemble very small objects, manipulate objects, tools, and controls.
- Make repetitive motions that include, but are not limited to bending, stretching, standing, crouching, crawling, and walking.
- Occasionally climb, or balance.
- React quickly with physical movements.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required safety equipment, when necessary.
- Tolerate many odors.
- See differences between colors, shades, brightness, and distances.
- Differentiate, determine, and focus on a single source of sound while ignoring others.
- Lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
- Remain physically active for extended periods of time without getting tired, or out of breath.
- Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients.
- Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with changes in speed of moving objects.
- Capable of lifting 30 pounds.
- Capable of sustained activity for 5 hours at a time.
Additional Details
- SBM 1001: Starting a Small Business
- SBM 1003 & 1006: Legal Aspects & Record Keeping
- SBM 1008 & 1012: Marketing & Financing
- SBM 2189: Writing a Business Plan (Program Capstone)
You will be provided:
- Toolkit
- Safety Glasses
- Electronic textbook
- Personal Chromebook
You must purchase:
- Closed-toe and slip-resistant shoes
- Jeans/canvas pants (no holes)
- Tshirt or work shirt
- Pen/pencil
- Excessive odors from smoke, perfume, or other sources will not be tolerated.
- Emily Griffith Student ID visible at all times during class and school events.
- You cannot wear:
- Sunglasses indoors
- No sagging pants
- No earbuds or headphones in the classroom or lab
This program has a strict attendance policy that will be reviewed at orientation.
- You are not allowed to miss more than 1 class period per course as a full-time student or 2 class periods as a part-time student (8 hours total); if you miss more than 1 or 2 class periods of the course hours a referral will be made to your Student Success Coordinator.
- This resets at each course throughout the program and this includes arriving late and leaving early
- Tardiness for over 15 minutes without notification may result in being sent home
- Multiple absences or tardies will result in a failing grade and removal from the program
- Missed hours cannot be made up. You will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
- Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.
Program Information
Cost: $8,500
*Eligible for financial aid
Program length: 5 months, full-time/10 months, part-time
Location: Branch Campus
This program may have a waitlist.
Schedule
Full-Time: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Part-Time Option 1: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 – 11:30 AM
Part-Time Option 2: Monday-Thursday, 12 – 4 PM
Part-Time Option 3: Monday-Thursday, 5 – 9 PM
Start dates
Full-Time: 8/24/26, 11/12/26, 2/16/27, 5/26/27
Part-Time Option 1: 9/17/26
Part-Time Option 2: 9/17/26
Part-Time Option 3: 9/17/26 and 1/14/27
*Program costs reflect the current academic year and are subject to change. For programs that span multiple academic years, future courses will be charged at the tuition and fee rates in effect at that time.
38 of your credits will likely transfer to Front Range Community College towards an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Automotive Technology. View Transferable Credits information here.