Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Service Technician
2026-27
Class Meets: Monday - Friday
Instructor: Michael Thomason, Allen Whitaker
Class Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
960 hours
According to the most recent ASE Automotive Service Technician standards, students in this major will cover the skills necessary to become an entry-level technician. Students will concentrate on courses in introduction, brakes, steering & suspension, electrical / electronics, engine performance, heating & air conditioning, engine repair, automatic transmission, and manual drive train and axles. This program is intended to provide courses closely aligned with ASE hours and tasks. ASE certification is recommended, and industry recognized.
| TUITION .............…. | $2,976.00 |
| 1st Semester .............…. | $1,488.00 |
| 2nd Semester .............…. | $1,488.00 |
| AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FEE.............…. | $242.00 |
| Costs are approximate and subject to change. The AST fee includes additional costs of required materials, such as books and technology, as well as certification tests. | |
| ASE Entry Level Certification .............…. | $92.00 |
| Curriculum .............…. | $50.00 |
| Technology Fee .............…. | $100.00 |
| MISC. EXPENSES .............…. | $72.00 |
| These are additional costs, and are not charged against Pell, Post 911 and/or some funding agencies. These are considered out of pocket expenses and are approximate costs. | |
| Uniform Shirt ..…. | $50.00 |
| Misc. Supplies, notebooks, etc ..…. | $10.00 |
| Student Organization Fee (Skills USA) ..…. | $10.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Badge ..…. | $2.00 |
| TOTAL COST FOR PROGRAM ..…. | $3,290.00 |
Tuition and fees or documentation from your funding agency are due by the first day of class each semester. Students who are enrolled in a program for more than 5 scheduled school days will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition and fees, regardless of enrollment or funding status. Out-of-district adult students will pay in-district tuition plus $1000 for an “out-of-district” fee.
FUNDING AGENCIES:
Please contact GPTC before issuing a payment for student's tuition and fees.
Students using Veterans Education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post 9-11) or Chapter 31 (V R&E) must turn in a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) prior to beginning their program. Students will be allowed to start the class without payment if the COE is on file with the Financial Aid Coordinator. The Financial Aid Coordinator will verify with the Cashier that the student has provided proof of the Education Benefits.
Cost of Attendance: $18,500
Cost based on Consumer Price Index as of December 2023. The standard allowance breaks down the expense categories as follows: Food 19%, Transportation 13%, Commodities 21%, Housing 41%, and Miscellaneous 6%.