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Overview
IAM CREST and District 15 are collaborating with New Jersey
auto dealers, various trucking companies, technical schools and the New Jersey State Department of Labor to train the automotive and diesel technicians of the future. We are a NJ based program.
The Apprenticeship Program
Our Apprenticeship program can begin upon graduation from high school.
Apprentices start off at a training wage with benefits after the initial waiting period. Trained technicians with experience earn $30.00 per hour or more!
The On-The-Job-Training is paid and the training is free (as opposed to more than $45,000/year at some private technical schools.)
The Field
Automotive and Diesel Technicians are in demand.
Today's auto techs just don't fix cars, and trucks; they diagnose the problem and make the repair.
The institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifies auto technicians. To become a “master mechanic” a technician must pass 8 ASE tests.
Eligibility
Below are the basic eligibility requirements necessary to entrance into the IAM Auto/Diesel Technicians Apprenticeship Program:
A valid/clean driver’s license.
A High School Diploma or GED.
Good math and reading scores, and good overall grades.
The ability to work 40 hours per week including some weekends and attend school two evenings per week.
You must take a substance abuse screening and be in good health.
You must be 18 to 24 years of age.
Have an interest in automotive technology and a willingness to learn.
Trained technicians can earn up to $100,000 or more per year.
The Training
The classroom New Jersey based training is provided to the apprentice designated technical schools. On the job training consists of the apprenticeship being mentored by a trained auto or diesel technician. Training includes:
1. Shop safety, emphasizing personal equipment, and chemical safety, touching on material safety data sheets and how too interpret them.
2. Customer service and how the technician’s image, professionalism, and communication skills enhance customer service and the image of the company.
3. Company inspection processes and guidelines. Motorist Assurance Standards and reporting procedures will be discussed and evaluated. Brake and tire inspections, general maintenance and service to all vehicles will be examined, determining what repairs are required and the proper methods for general maintenance service.
4. Technical training covering basic electrical theory and testing, batter, starting and charging system diagnosis, and replacement, servicing, and wheel alignment will allow student to diagnose and repair under-car chassis problems. Fundamental A/C heating theory and servicing will allow basic A/C heating repairs as well as an understanding for refrigerant. Engine performance will go over tune-up and maintenance requirements, scanners, and OBD II systems with the ability to test and diagnose drivability complaints.
In all technical training, applied math will be covered as necessary.
All class sessions will be supplemented with on the job training as part of the forty-hour work week.
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