Career Path – Automotive Technician

C level apprentice-C3
Tech Helper, Apprentice
Tires, Lights, Oil & More

$20K – $22K

Tools
Shop Provided

Average Time in Grade
6 Months

Learning Objectives
Shop Safety Training
Vehicle System Intro
Brake & Chassis intro
Mechanical intro
Electrical intro
CVI Training

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 8 units

Week Flag Hours
none

Efficiency Clock/Flags
10%

Training Requirements
Specific Product Trg
Filters
Belts & Hoses
Batteries
Fluids & Chemicals

C level Tech-C2
Brakes, Electrical,
Oil Service/Inspections

$24K – $26K

Tools
Shop Provided

Average Time in Grade
6 Months

Learning Objectives
ASE prep G1,A5
Basic Brake Repair
Basic Mechanical
Basic Electrical
CVI perf. Evaluation
Intro to ADAS

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 8 units

Week Flag Hours
Progressive to 10

Efficiency Clock/Flags
25%

Training Requirements
Live and Web trng
Brakes
Fuel Systems
Cooling Systems
ASE prep G1,A5

C+ level Tech-C1
Suspension, Undercar,
Water pump, leak repairs

$28K – $30K

Tools
Shop Provided

Average Time in Grade
12 Months

Learning Objectives
ASE G1, A5
Diag Strategy
Undercar Repair
ABS Brake intro
Mech Repair
Elect.Diagnosis

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 8 units

Week Flag Hours
20

Efficiency Clock/Flags
50%

Training Requirements
Live and Web trng
Emissions
Shocks & Struts
HVAC
Manual Trans
Pass ASE G1,A5

B entry level B3
General Tech
Diag Strategy

$32K – $34K

Tools
Shop Provided

Average Time in Grade
12 Months / 2 yrs experience

Learning Objectives
ASE A4, A6
Engine Performance
Advanced Elect.
Intro to CAN/OBD II
Intro to scan tools
Diagnostic Strategy

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
25

Efficiency Clock/Flags
63%

Training Requirements
Live and Web trng
Brk system 1 & 2
Electrical 1 & 2
Pwrtrain perf 1
OBD Diag prep
Gas Analyzer Intro.

B level Tech B2
Advanced Tech
Team Sergeant

$36K – $45K

Tools
Shop Provided / Own Tools

Average Time in Grade
12 Months / 3 yrs experience

Learning Objectives
ASE A1,A3,A8
Adv Diag Strategy
Comp Cont Diag
intermediate OBD II
Scan tool proficiency
Smog Lic Training

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
30

Efficiency Clock/Flags
75%

Training Requirements
Live and Web trng
HVAC 1,2
ABS / TRAC
Elect 3
Computer systems
Elect.schematics
Adv fuel trim diag

B+ Level Tech B1
A tech in training
Team Captain

$45K – $60K

Tools
Own Tools

Average Time in Grade
12 Months / 4 yrs experience

Learning Objectives
ASE A2,A7,L1
Smog License
Adv Drivability
CAN Training
Intro to lab scope
Hybrid Training

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
40

Efficiency Clock/Flags
100%

Training Requirements
Live and Web trng
Adv HVAC
pwr train perf 1, 2
eng perf 1-4
AWD diag
hybrid basics
CAN training

Entry A Tech A3
Diagnostic Tech
x

$70K – $85K

Tools
Own Tools

Average Time in Grade
60 Months

Learning Objectives
ASE A9, X1
Brake & lamp lic
OE/Equiv Training
Adv Emissions Diag
Prof w/lab scope
Adv Hybrid training

Continuing Education
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
40-60 with helper

Efficiency Clock/Flags
100% w/ helper

Training Requirements
Diesel training
pwr train 3,4,5
SRS system
Trac / stab control
Hybrid systems

Solid A Tech A2
Leader in training
Emissions Expert

$85K – $100K

Tools
Own Tools

Average Time in Grade
72 Months

Learning Objectives
ASE Master Cert
ASE L3
Adv Hybrid / Elect.
O.E. specific trg
Reprogramming
Speciality Training

Continuing Education
Leadership training
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
60-80 (with team)

Efficiency Clock/Flags
100% w/ team

Training Requirements
C.A.N. diagnosis
OBD II
Diesel-advanced
Hybrid systems
Electric vehicle

Master Tech A1
Team Leader
Trainer

$100K – $160K

Tools
Own Tools

Average Time in Grade
84 Months

Learning Objectives
ASE Master Cert
2-3 man team
Leadership training
Adv CAN / Mode trg
Alt Fuel Training
Adv Diesel Training

Continuing Education
Adv reprogramming
Monthly CE 6 units

Week Flag Hours
80-160 (with team)

Efficiency Clock/Flags
100% w/ team

Training Requirements
Adv C.A.N. diag
Adv OBD II diag
Hybrid repair
Factory training
Elec chassis diag
Elec body diag
Alt Fuel Vehicle