Automotive General Service Technician Program Fees
Estimated Tuition
$8,075.90
35 Credits @ $230.74
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Tool and Safety Kit
Students enrolled in the Automotive program have access to industry-professional tools and equipment used for hands-on, program-related work.
Windows laptop required
A Windows laptop is required for this program. This is not optional.
Optional, recommended tools
In addition to the required equipment provided by the program, there are optional tools recommended for students pursuing a career as an Auto Service Technician. These tools are not required while enrolled, but are strongly recommended as you prepare to enter the workforce.
Additional costs
Students are responsible for purchasing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, work boots, and welding gloves.
| Quantity | Item Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Uniform shirts Included in program fees |
Required |
| 1 | Windows laptop Required for this program |
Required |
| 1 | Safety glasses (PPE) | Required |
| 1 | Work boots (PPE) | Required |
| 1 | Welding gloves (PPE) | Required |
| 1 | Lockable roll-around toolbox | Optional |
| 1 | ¼" drive metric socket set with ratchet, flex-joint, extensions, and sockets (4.5–13 mm) | Optional |
| 1 | 3/8" drive metric socket set with ratchet, breaker bar, flex-joint, extensions, and sockets (10–19 mm) | Optional |
| 1 | 13/16" and 5/8" spark plug sockets with rubber insert and flex joint | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive ratchet, breaker bar, and impact extensions | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive metric impact sockets (13–24 mm, deep and shallow) | Optional |
| 1 | Torx bit set (T8–T60), ¼", 3/8", and ½" drive | Optional |
| 1 | Allen bit set (2–19 mm), ¼", 3/8", and ½" drive | Optional |
| 1 | Combination wrench set (7–21 mm, including 18 mm) | Optional |
| 1 | Flare nut wrench set (8–15 mm) | Optional |
| 1 | Flat blade screwdriver set (6", 8", 10", 13") | Optional |
| 1 | Phillips screwdriver set (7-piece) | Optional |
| 1 | Pin punch set (3-piece) | Optional |
| 1 | Chisel set (3-piece) | Optional |
| 1 | Center punch | Optional |
| 1 | Combination metric/standard feeler gauge set (25+ pieces) | Optional |
| 1 | Flat metal file (10-inch) | Optional |
| 1 | Spark plug gap gauge | Optional |
| 1 | Locking pliers (5" and 8") | Optional |
| 1 | Side cutters (7") | Optional |
| 1 | Combination pliers (7½") | Optional |
| 1 | Channel lock–style pliers (10") | Optional |
| 1 | Needle nose pliers (7") | Optional |
| 1 | Automatic wire stripper | Optional |
| 1 | Dimple crimp wire connector crimping tool | Optional |
| 1 | Ball peen hammer (16 oz) | Optional |
| 1 | Steel hammer (48 oz) | Optional |
| 1 | Dead blow hammer, plastic tipped (16 oz) | Optional |
| 1 | Gasket scraper | Optional |
| 1 | OSHA-approved blow gun | Optional |
| 1 | Tire pressure gauge | Optional |
| 1 | Air chuck for tires | Optional |
| 1 | Computer-safe automotive test light | Optional |
| 2 | Fender covers | Optional |
| 1 | LED rechargeable flashlight | Optional |
| 1 | Pry bar set (8", 12", 24") | Optional |
| 1 | ¼" drive standard socket set (3/16"–9/16") | Optional |
| 1 | 3/8" drive standard socket set (¼"–7/8") | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive standard socket set (3/8"–1 1/8") | Optional |
| 1 | Combination wrench set, standard (5/16"–3/4") | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive air or cordless impact gun | Optional |
| 1 | 3/8" drive air or cordless ratchet or gun | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive impact swivel joint | Optional |
| 1 | Cordless (preferred), electric, or air drill | Optional |
| 1 | Digital multimeter (true RMS, 10 M? input impedance) | Optional |
| 1 | Soldering iron or gun (electric or butane) | Optional |
| 1 | 3/8" drive torque wrench (in-lbs or Nm) | Optional |
| 1 | ½" drive torque wrench (ft-lbs or Nm) | Optional |
| 1 | Snap ring plier set (internal/external, straight and angled) | Optional |
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