Automotive Technology

School of
Transportation

Amy Loveland

Amy Loveland

  • Instructional Management Assistant
  • 801-593-2494

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Start dates occur every two weeks

Credits

20 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

8 months @ 18hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $2,059*

Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $122

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

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Program Outcomes

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Program / Admission Details

Program Description
Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program will utilize industry standard tools and procedures for entry-level automotive servicing, diagnostics, and maintenance. The program offers a learning environment similar to what students should expect to encounter in the automotive servicing, diagnostics, and maintenance industries. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience servicing and practicing their skills on a large variety of vehicle makes and models – both foreign and domestic –while completing the program.
Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

  • ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
  • Complete program placement assessments as noted below
  • Hold a current, valid driver's license
Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.

The following tests are required for this program:


  • High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
Davis Technical College Credentials
  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Available Licensing/Certifications
  • ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certificate: A4 Suspension & Steering
  • ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certificate: A5 Auto Brakes
  • ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certificate: A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Classroom Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8am-11am 8am-11am 8am-11am 8am-11am 8am-11am
12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm 12pm-3pm
6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm 6pm-9pm

Program Faculty

John Riley

FT John Riley | Lead Instructor

  • ASE Master Automobile Technician, ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, L1 ASE Certification
  • Master's degree from Utah State Univeristy
David Hoffman

FT David Hoffman

  • Master's degree from University of Utah
Tanner Harvey

FT Tanner Harvey

  • Associate degree from Weber State University
Charles Gephart

PT Charles Gephart

  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
Jim Nibley

PT Jim Nibley

LaVon Turnbow

PT LaVon Turnbow

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