Automotive Service
Students follow the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum guidelines in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR). Skilled and experienced instructors provide real-world training in electrical/electronics systems, engine performance/repair, steering/suspension, brakes, drivetrain/axles, transmissions, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, and more. Upon completion, students will be able to work in repair shops as an entry-level technician. Students must be highly motivated, demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude, and possess manual dexterity. Classwork will include reading, writing, and computer-based assignments. Lab activities will require students to work in awkward physical positions and may require heavy lifting.
Objectives
- A graduate will build a job-seeking portfolio and engage in job-seeking activities.
- A graduate will be able to navigate and find information pertaining to the automotive industry and online vehicle repair information.
- A graduate will be able to work safely in a shop and properly use automotive tools.
- A graduate will safely diagnose and repair: lighting, electrical, and safety automotive systems.
- A graduate will safely maintain and perform light engine repair on engine performance systems (i.e., ignition, fuel, exhaust, and emission systems).
- A graduate will learn about the maintenance of automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, clutches, drive axles, u-joints, and CV axles.
- A graduate will successfully diagnose and safely perform light repairs on vehicle suspension, steering, and tire/wheel systems.
- A graduate will successfully diagnose and safely perform light repair on brake systems (disc, drum, power boosters, and anti-lock electronics), and hydraulic operations.
- A graduate will successfully diagnose and safely perform maintenance on the drive train, clutch, manual transmission/transaxle, and 4-wheel drive systems.
- A graduate will successfully diagnose and safely perform maintenance on automatic transmissions/transaxles, and drivetrain.
- A graduate will successfully diagnose and safely perform maintenance on HVAC systems.
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi promotes openness and transparency in course expectations and supports a clear, accessible learning environment for all students.
View Automotive Department course syllabi (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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About Your Program
Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, which means you can start the program at the beginning of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates here.
Make an appointment with a Student Success AdvisorNot ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders. Students must have a valid driver's license.
WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), and Applied Math (Level 5).
Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment requirements if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment. If you attended BTECH as a high school student, you may be able to waive the Academic Assessment with your grades. Contact a Student Success Advisor for more information.
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Enrollment/Registration
Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your starting date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.
The first month's payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary. Questions? Call (435) 753-6780 or email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit in person at the Logan Campus.
FAFSA – Pell Grant
Checklist
- Social Security Number OR your Alien Registration number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
The Process
- BTECH receives student FAFSA records.
- Financial Aid will send an email to students to create a VerifyMyFafsa account.
- The student creates an account and submits the required documentation.
- Students will complete enrollment with BTECH.
- Financial Aid will email the student a link to schedule a required Financial Aid Offer meeting.
- Pell Grant is disbursed.
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist (opens in a new tab)
- Reach out to the VA Certifying Official at nmcinelly@btech.edu.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.