Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

TYPICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks
Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
Repair or replace parts
Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients

JOB POTENTIAL AND PAY

Certifications - Cochise College Automotive Technology Certificate & ASE Student Certification

Median Pay (National) - $46,880 per year; $22.54 per hour www.bls.gov

Median Pay (Tucson) - $47,830 per year; $23.00 per hour www.salary.com

Program information

Program Application Requirements

- Sophomore, Junior or Senior in high school
- Students must maintain a grade of C or better to continue in this program
- Must have transportation to Cochise College SV Campus

Cochise Technology District (CTD)

- Student Application – Student completes online
- Parent Agreement – Parent/guardian completes online
- Student Fees – Pay online via PayPal when you complete the Parent Agreement form

Cochise College

- Admissions Application
- Proof of Residency (U.S. Government-issued ID)
- Concurrent Enrollment Form
- Drop/Add Registration Form
- Mandatory Advising with Cochise College representative

*Note - This program is on a two-year rotation for classes offered on Fridays.
Course Sequence
Auto Tech 1	Fall: AUT 101 - Intro to Automotive Technology	Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus Fridays 9:00 – 1:30 pm \| Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 - 4:50 pm (8 weeks)	3 College Credits .5 High School Credits
Auto Tech 1	Spring: AUT 102 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals	Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus TBD	3 College Credits .5 High School Credits
Auto Tech 2	Fall: AUT 103 - Internal Combustion Engines	Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30 – 4:50 pm (8 weeks)	3 College Credits .5 High School Credits
Auto Tech 2	Spring: AUT 104 - Automotive Brake Systems * Automotive Fundamentals Certificate	Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus TBD	3 College Credits .5 High School Credits
Auto Tech 3	AUT 105 - Auto Suspension & Steering Systems AUT 106 - Automotive Manual Drive Systems	Check Cochise College Catalog for offerings	6 College Credits 1 High School Credits
Auto Tech 4	AUT 201 - Automotive Electrical Systems AUT 204 - Automotive Transmission/Transaxle AUT 206 - Engine Performance AUT 205 - Automotive Heating/Ventilation/AC	Check Cochise College Catalog for offerings	12 College Credits 2 High School Credits

Student Fees

$20 per college credit hour
$60 per semester

Date Paid By

Thursday, August 17, 2023 &
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Pay Student Fees

Pay student fees via PayPal at www.cochisejted.org

Costs paid by Cochise Technology District		Costs paid by Student *approximate
Tuition - $93 per credit x 30 credits	$2,790.00	Student financial commitment	$20 per college credit hour
SkillsUSA Membership Fees for 4 years	$80.00	Year 1 – AUT 101, 102 Year 2 – AUT 103, 104 Year 3 – AUT 105, 106 Year 4 – AUT 201, 204, 206, 205	$120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $240.00
Materials: $50-200 per class	$1,125.00	Supplies, miscellaneous	Varies
Lab Fees	$900.00	Total Student Cost** for multi-year program	~$600.00
Total CTD Financial Contribution	$4,895.00	** Additional financial assistance for student fees is available subject to family income qualifications

SkillsUSA Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the professional Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA provides opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and leadership development while networking with students from across our state and country. Cochise Technology District believes strongly in providing professional opportunities to our students and sponsors membership fees for this vital component of a quality Career & Technical Education program.