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.

10419 Class Times & Location

Automotive Technology classes are held at the (NMEC). 

  • Day Session
    Monday – Thursday
    7 a.m. – Noon

  • Evening Session
    Monday – Thursday
    5:30 – 10:30 p.m.

10419 Uniforms

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. 

    10419 Supplies & Tools
    • Safety Glasses ($11.50)
      • ANSI-Z87 approved
      • Clear lenses, no tint
      • Glasses may be purchased from Career Uniforms.
    • Tool Set
      • $6,300 – 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 – Classes utilize IncludED which is paid as part of tuition and fees. 
    10419 Licensing & Screening
    • 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)  
    10419 Program Orientation

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

    Questions?

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