You must be eligible to work in NYS and 18 years old by the time you begin the program.

Background Skills That Will be Helpful: 

Safety and Health:
1. General Workplace Safety
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3. Ladder Safety
4. Proper Lifting Techniques
5. Right-to-Know/ Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
6. EPA Regulations for Working with Refrigerants and Obtaining Required Certifications
7. First Aid – minimum 6.5 hours every 3 years
8. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training –

The program must comply with current New York State Labor Law Blueprints:
1. Elementary Blueprint Reading
2. Reading Schematics
3. Reading Wiring and Ignition Diagrams
4. Reading Technical Manuals and Procedures

Mathematics:
1. Arithmetic; Decimals; Fractions; Algebraic Equations and Formulas a. Commonly Used in the Trade
2. Metric System
3. Precision Measurement

Trade Theory and Science:
1. Fundamentals of Mechanics
2. Automotive Electricity
3. Automotive Electronics
4. Tools, Equipment, Fixtures: Safe Use and Care
5. Automotive Terminology
6. Fuel Systems ATP 51-368 (01/2019) New York State Department of Labor Outline Updated 02/22 5 7. Brake Systems
8. Chassis, Steering and Suspension Systems
9. Automotive Engines
10. HVAC Systems
11. Transmissions, Clutches, Drive Lines, Axles
12. Diagnostics
13. Troubleshooting Electrical and Electronic Systems
14. Welding
15. Obtaining Motor Vehicle Inspector’s Certification from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles 16.Obtaining Tow Endorsement from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (if applicable) 17.Preparation for ASE Certification Exams (optional)

Other Workplace Skills:
1. Basic Computer Skills
2. Communication Skills
3. Customer Service Other Related Courses as Necessary A Minimum of 144 Hours of Related Instruction is Required for Each Apprentice for Each Year.

The program can be a 36-48 month commitment. You will train with a Master Technician for about 30 hours per week and attend additional in-class training, completing a total of 40 hours per week. This program is state-certified, and once completed, you will receive a Journeyman’s Certification.

You will train in the following areas:
* Shop Routine   –  500 Hours
* Break System  –  500 Hours
* Chassis, Steering, and Suspension Systems  –  550 Hours
* Electrical and Electronic Systems  –  1500 Hours
* Heating and Air Conditioning  –  500 Hours
* Engine Serice, Diagnosis, and Major Repair  –  2,050 Hours
* Transmissions, Clutches, Drive Lines, Axles  –  1,400 Hours
* Miscellaneous – 1,000 Hours

We encourage our shops to pay minimum wage + based on previous experience. They will negotiate your wage with you directly. Your wage will be determined between you and your employer during your time with them. Following your program, the average income statewide is $82,126 annually. 

When you complete the program, you will be a certified Journeyman. While issued by the State, the certificate is accepted nationwide. If you want to explore the country, you can, but likely the shop you trained with will ask you to stay on with them full time. The choice is yours: stay, find another shop, or travel the country. You will be able to do this after earning about $33,000.000/ year and coming out with zero educational debt. You will have the knowledge and the experience to make a real difference in your community while joining an industry that keeps the whole country moving.

You must be able to hire and train a technician to NYS Journeyman standards. You must pay the technician your local minimum wage and have an adequate car count to expose the apprentice to a wide variety of service experiences.

The program can be a 36-48 month commitment. You will train with a Master Technician for about 30 hours per week and attend additional in-class training, completing a total of 40 hours per week. This program is state-certified, and once completed, you will receive a Journeyman’s Certification.

You will train in the following areas:
* Shop Routine   –  500 Hours
* Break System  –  500 Hours
* Chassis, Steering, and Suspension Systems  –  550 Hours
* Electrical and Electronic Systems  –  1500 Hours
* Heating and Air Conditioning  –  500 Hours
* Engine Serice, Diagnosis, and Major Repair  –  2,050 Hours
* Transmissions, Clutches, Drive Lines, Axles  –  1,400 Hours
* Miscellaneous – 1,000 Hours

There is an additional fee that is to be paid to MACNY. This fee will go towards the administration of the program for the duration of the individual’s apprentice experience. The MACNY fee can be as much as $20k for five active participants per shop.

You are encouraged to hire your apprentice or refer them to another state shop to help rebuild the labor force in New York. The automotive industry has been slowly declining as schools are no longer promoting any trade over the college path. We know that this industry offers those who are a part of it a vital and fulfilling career.