Automotive Service Technology Program Fees
Tool and Safety Kit
Students enrolling in the Automotive program will be supplied uniform & tools to no cost to you. Once you are certain this career is for you, you should purchase your own equipment.
You will need a Windows Laptop - This is not optional.
These, except the laptop, are the optional, recommended tools for you as a Auto Service Technician. Once you are ready to go to work, or certain this career is for you, you should consider purchasing these.
| Quantity: | Description: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You need a Windows laptop. -This is not optional. | $ |
| 1 | Tool box, lockable, roll around | $ |
| 1 | ¼” drive metric socket set including ratchet, flex-joint, 2, 4, 6” extensions, 4.5 to 13 mm deep and shallow sockets. | $ |
| 1 | 3/8” drive metric socket set including ratchet, breaker bar, flex-joint, 1,3,6” extensions, 10 to 19 mm deep and shallow sockets. | $ |
| 1 | 13/16 and 5/8” spark plug sockets with rubber insert and flex joint, designed for narrow access. | $ |
| 1 | ½” drive ratchet, breaker bar, 5, and 11” impact extensions. | $ |
| 1 | 1/2” drive 13 to 24 mm impact deep and shallow sockets. | $ |
| 1 | Torx bit set T8 –T60, ¼, 3/8 and 1/2” drive as appropriate. | $ |
| 1 | Allen bit set 2 to 19 mm, ¼, 3/8 and 1/2” drive as appropriate. | $ |
| 1 | Combination wrench set 7-21mm, including 18 mm. | $ |
| 1 | Flare nut wrenches 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 mm. | $ |
| 1 | Flat blade screwdriver set, 6, 8,10, 13” | $ |
| 1 | 7 piece Phillips screwdriver set. | $ |
| 1 | 3 piece pin punch set. | $ |
| 1 | 3 piece chisel set. | $ |
| 1 | Center punch. | $ |
| 1 | Combination metric/standard feeler gauge set, 25 or more pieces | $ |
| 1 | Metal file - flat 10 inch | $ |
| 1 | Spark plug gap gauge. | $ |
| 1 | Locking pliers, 5 and 8” | $ |
| 1 | Side cutter, 7” | $ |
| 1 | Combination pliers, 7½” | $ |
| 1 | “Channel Lock” type pliers 10” | $ |
| 1 | Needle nose pliers, 7” | $ |
| 1 | Automatic wire stripper. | $ |
| 1 | Wire connector “dimple crimp” crimping tool. | $ |
| 1 | 16oz ball peen hammer. | $ |
| 1 | 48oz steel hammer. | $ |
| 1 | 16oz plastic tipped dead blow hammer. | $ |
| 1 | Gasket Scraper | $ |
| 1 | OHSA approved blow gun. | $ |
| 1 | Tire pressure gauge. | $ |
| 1 | Air chuck for tires. | $ |
| 1 | Computer safe automotive test light. | $ |
| 2 | Fender covers. | $ |
| 1 | Safety glasses | $ |
| 1 | LED rechargeable flash light. | $ |
| 1 | Pry bar set, 8, 12, and 24” | $ |
| 1 | 1/4 drive standard socket set 6 point3/16 - 9/16” | $ |
| 1 | 3/8 drive standard socket set 6 point¼ - 7/8” | $ |
| 1 | 1/2 drive standard socket set 12 point3/8 – 1 1/8” | $ |
| 1 | Combination wrench set standard 5/16- 3/4 | $ |
| 1 | ½” drive air or cordless impact gun | $ |
| 1 | 3/8” drive air or cordless ratchet or gun | $ |
| 1 | ½” drive impact swivel joint | $ |
| 1 | Cordless (preferred), electric or air drill. | $ |
| 1 | DMM (Digital Multi Meter) true RMS and 10 M ohm input impedance. | $ |
| 1 | Soldering iron or gun (Electric or butane). | $ |
| 1 | 3/8” drive in lbs or Nm torque wrench | $ |
| 1 | 1/2” drive foot lbs or Nm torque wrench | $ |
| 1 | Snap ring plier set containing internal/external (or combination) pliers, straight and right angle. | $ |
| Total | $ |
Estimated Tuition
$15,921.06
69 Credits @ $230.74
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