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 [...]
As a student, do I need tools to attend training? What about at work?
Instruction at the training program facility includes all tools, equipment and personal protection devices required for instruction. Prospective students should be aware professional automobile [...]
How long does it take to complete the Automotive Technology or Diesel Power programs?
Completion of the Automotive Technology ten course program requires 220 hours of classroom, 550 hours of shop, 220 hours of self study and 4,160 hours of on-the job training employment. [...]
What would be the out-of-pocket expense for the programs?
Please call us for current training program costs and expenses. Training fees are non-refundable.
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 training curriculum?
The training curriculum meets or exceeds the standards established by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF); specifically, the 2022 Automobile Service Technician (AST) [...]
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 [...]
Are the training programs full-time or part-time?
Students in the 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 [...]