Automotive Technology Student Requirements

Students entering the Automotive Technology program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) must fulfill the following requirements prior to beginning and as part of their training throughout the program.

Automotive Technology classes are held at the (NMEC). 

  • Day Session
    Monday – Thursday
    7 a.m. – Noon
  • Evening Session
    Monday – Thursday
    5:30 â€“ 10:30 p.m.

Ordering Deadlines

  • Spring start: Dec. 15
  • Fall start: July 15 

Uniform Requirements

Automotive Technology students are required to order the following uniform items prior to the first day of class. Uniforms must be worn daily throughout the program. 

  • (3) Automotive Technology uniform shirts (2 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
  • (2) Work pants
  • (1) Mechanics leather belt

Uniform tops, work pants, and a belt are purchased from the CWI Bookstore and cost approximately $355 which is paid for by the program through special course fees. Once ordered, students will be notified when their order arrives.  

Additional Items

  • Leather, slip-resistant work boots ($45 – $350)

Additional shirts, pants, belts, and work boots may be purchased as desired. 

  • Safety Glasses ($11.50)
    • ANSI-Z87 approved
    • Clear lenses, no tint
    • Glasses may be purchased from Career Uniforms.
  • Tool Set
    • $6,300 â€“ Tools are paid for by the program through special course fees.
    • Students will receive tools at the start of their first semester.
  • Online Cengage Unlimited Subscription
    • $316.58 â€“ Classes utilize IncludED which is paid as part of tuition and fees. 

  • Current driver’s license
  • Current auto insurance

Drug Screening 

Students are required to complete a drug screening on a weekday (Monday through Friday) of the week before classes begin.

  • See the for semester start dates.
  • Cost is approximately $35 and paid by the student.
  •  in Meridian
    208.884.4100 
    Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (no appointment required)  

Prior to registering for major-specific classes, admitted students must participate in a  covering program expectations and requirements. 

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