The Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Fund Training Program is designed to offer the next generation of Local 701 mechanics the opportunity to earn while they learn the craft of vehicle diagnostics and repair by scheduling classes one day per week. This arrrangement provides the opportunity to gain full time employment, earning great wages, enjoying outstanding benefit packages, the possibility of career advancement, and building seniority, all prior to graduation.

The training program furnishes all tools, equipment and personal protection equipment required for training facility instruction. Program instructors are ASE certified and have decades of practical experience in automotive and heavy duty truck diagnostics and repair.

Prospective students should know professional mechanics must own and maintain their tools, equipment and personal protection devices. The average tool and equipment investment by a professional mechanic over a career can range anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000.

The Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Fund Automobile Technology Training Program curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation’s (ASEEF) Automobile Service Technology (AST) level requirements and prepare students for the full range of ASE A-Series Certification testing. ASE Student Automobile Series Certification testing and completion of 609 certification are proctored on site.

The Mechanics’ Local 701 Training Fund Diesel Power Training Program curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation’s (ASEEF) Truck Service Technology (TST) level requirements and prepare students for the full range of ASE T-Series Certification testing. ASE Student Truck Series Certification testing and completion of 609 certification are proctored on site.