Automotive Technology Student Requirements

Automotive Technology classes are held at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC). 

• Day Session
  Monday – Thursday
  7 a.m. – Noon

• Evening Session
  Monday – Thursday
  5:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Ordering Deadlines

• Spring start: Dec. 15
• Fall start: July 15 

Uniform Requirements

Automotive Technology students are required to order the following uniform items prior to the first day of class. Uniforms must be worn daily throughout the program. 

• (3) Automotive Technology uniform shirts (2 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
• (2) Work pants 
• (1) Mechanics leather belt

Uniform tops, work pants, and a belt are purchased from the CWI Bookstore and cost approximately $355 which is paid for by the program through special course fees. Once ordered, students will be notified when their order arrives.  

Additional Items

• Leather, slip-resistant work boots ($45 – $350)

Additional shirts, pants, belts, and work boots may be purchased as desired. 

• Safety Glasses ($11.50)
  • ANSI-Z87 approved
  • Clear lenses, no tint
  • Glasses may be purchased from Career Uniforms.
• Tool Set
  • $6,300 – Tools are paid for by the program through special course fees.
  • Students will receive tools at the start of their first semester. 
• Online Cengage Unlimited Subscription
  • $316.58 – Classes utilize IncludED which is paid as part of tuition and fees. 

• Current driver’s license
• Current auto insurance

Drug Screening 

Students are required to complete a drug screening on a weekday (Monday through Friday) of the week before classes begin.

• See the academic calendar for semester start dates.
• Cost is approximately $35 and paid by the student. 
• Minert & Associates in Meridian
  208.884.4100 
  Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (no appointment required)  

Prior to registering for major-specific classes, admitted students must participate in a program orientation covering program expectations and requirements.