Who runs the Mechanics Local 701 training programs?
The Fund is financed by the members and employers of Mechanics Local 701 and administered by the Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund. The Fund is is a United States Department of Labor supervised [...]
What are the training program’s graduation rates? Employment rates?
The entry-level automotive mechanic participant program graduation rate is approximately 75%. The most common reasons a participant involuntarily separates from the program is excessive absences [...]
What tools and equipment does an entry-level mechanic need?
Instruction at the training program facility includes all tools, equipment and personal protection devices required for instruction. Prospective participants should be aware professional [...]
How long does it take to complete entry-level mechanic training?
Completion of entry-level automotive mechanic training requires 220 hours of classroom, 550 hours of shop, 220 hours of self study and 4,160 hours of on-the job training employment. Completion of [...]
What would be the out-of-pocket expense for the programs?
In 2022, the total cost of the 30 month entry-level automotive mechanic training is approximately $1,500.00 which includes course fees, on-line text book subscription fees, uniform fees, ASE [...]
Why does the Mechanics Local 701 training cost so much less than other schools?
The cost to train a single, entry-level mechanic is the same for the Fund as it is for community colleges and private, for-profit schools which is $12,500 to $45,000. The difference is, in order [...]
What is the entry-level mechanic training curriculum?
The entry-level mechanic training curriculum meets or exceeds the standards established by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF); specifically, the 2022 Automobile [...]
What does an entry-level mechanic earn?
Hourly wages for participants in entry-level training programs depend on the industry and the participant’s aptitude, experience and dependability. As of August 2022, the hourly wage scale ranges [...]
Is the entry-level mechanic training full-time or part-time?
Participants in Fund training programs attend a seven and one half hour class one day per week and work the remainder of the week in automotive, truck or equipment repair facilities gaining [...]