Automotive Service Technician is a Diploma program offered by South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in McAllen, TX. The program takes 13 months to complete, with a total tuition of $22,880.
Program Overview
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s Automotive Service Technician program helps prepare you to pursue a career as an automotive service technician. We combine classroom style education with hands-on learning to prepare you for what a career as a automotive service technician will be like once you graduate. By the end of our program you’ll be prepared to sit for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams and EPA 609 A/C Technician certification.* Our Automotive Service Technician program is available at our San Antonio and Corpus Christi , McAllen , and Arlington campuses.
*STVT cannot guarantee job placement, salary or employment *STVT does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by STVT but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to STVT. Therefore, STVT cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Discover the normal function of computerized and mechanical car systems. Use this knowledge to identify malfunctions, their impact on performance, and how they can be resolved.
Discover how to examine different car components and identify common issues across electrical and mechanical systems.
Study electrical theory as it relates to components like car batteries, charging systems, air conditioning systems, and more.
Service technicians who perform repairs or maintenance to motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems or MVAC-like systems must earn the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Section 609 certification.
School Information
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition is $22,880.00. Total program charges are $26,852.50.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Curriculum
- Learn how to diagnose and repair common malfunctions in domestic and imported engines.
- Learn how to reduce the chances of a car breaking down by providing regular maintenance such as oil changes, wheel alignments, hose and filter exams, and more.
- Learn how to repair, maintain, and replace a transmission.
- Learn how to properly repair heating, air conditioning, and related electrical systems in cars and light trucks. Practice recovering, recycling, and handling refrigerants per EPA 609 guidelines.
- Learn how to inspect, diagnose, and repair tires, wheel bearings, shock absorbers, power steering, traction control systems, and more.
Career Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas has the highest employment level for automotive service technicians across the US. Between 2022 and 2032, the job growth for this field is projected to remain steady. This means, on average, around 67,700* positions may become available each year.
Graduates of our Automotive Service Technician program have found entry-level work as:
Graduates of our Automotive Service Technician program be qualified for entry-level roles* as:
School Information
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition is $22,880.00. Total program charges are $26,852.50.