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Auto Mechanics Marketable Skills Achievement Award Auto Mechanics Marketable Skills Achievement Award - 144 hours A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to test, repair, service, and maintain vehicle emission systems in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.* Trainees will receive two awards from CBC totaling 14.4 Continuing Education Units and 144 hours of training. What will I learn? AUMT 1005 - Introduction to Automotive Technology - 64 hours Utilize appropriate safety procedures; describe historical development and career information of the automotive industry; demonstrate safe, professional, and responsible work practices; demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools; describe the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) vehicle subsystems; use service information; and perform basic automotive maintenance. AUMT 1019 - Automotive Engine Repair - 80 hours Define the characteristics of wastewater; explain the collection system; differentiate the wastewater treatment process; exhibit knowledge of the operations of different treatments plants; and identify state and federal rules and regulations. How long will it take? Completion time will vary depending on whether classes are scheduled for an 8-hour day or a couple hours a week. Schedule will depend on availability of instructor. Students will receive a certificate of completion for each class. How much will it cost? $650.00 AUMT 1005 - Introduction to Automotive Technology - 64 hours $800.00 AUMT 1019 - Automotive Engine Repair - 80 hours Total Program Cost: $1,450.00 Total Hours: 144 What is the job market? “The job growth for automotive specialty technician is predicted to increase by 13.70% between 2010 and 2020 with an average wage of $17.83 per hour and an average annual job opening of 2,126.* *Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Cares Occupation Information – SOC 49-3023 http://www.texascaresonline.com/