In Partnership with
Program Includes
16 weeks of instruction
Monday/Tuesday/Friday:
Classroom instruction
Wednesday/Thursday:
Hands-on at Findlay Dealerships
Everything you need is ALSO included!
- Textbook
- Toolbox
- Full Snap-on tool set
- Work Boots
- Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) exams
- Background check
- Initial testing fees
- Drug screening
2025 to 2026 Class Schedule
Class Start: 2/10/2025
Class End: 5/30/2025
Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Standards of Excellence; 8am – 4:30pm
1931 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Practical Training: Thursday and Friday: Findlay Dealership 8am – 5pm
(site wil be assigned)
Class Start: 6/2/2025
Class End: 9/19/2025
Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Standards of Excellence; 8am – 4:30pm
1931 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Practical Training: Thursday and Friday: Findlay Dealership 8am – 5pm
(site wil be assigned)
Class Start: 9/29/2025
Class End: 1/16/2026
Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Standards of Excellence; 8am – 4:30pm
1931 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Practical Training: Thursday and Friday: Findlay Dealership 8am – 5pm
(site wil be assigned)
ABOUT OUR AUTO TECH PROGRAM
This introductory course will give students a basic understanding of the automobile, how it is designed and proper maintenance. The student will be introduced to the operating systems in the automobile. The course will cover automotive repair, maintenance, electronic principles and diagnostic procedures as well as scientific principles, applications of safety and the correct use of tools.
The course goal is to develop career and educational opportunities in automotive and related areas, enabling the student to pass and obtain the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) credentials for future employment.
The course was jointly designed by the Findlay Automotive Group and the Standards of Excellence Academy. The educational format includes 3 days a week of instructor led classroom education coupled with 2 days a week of hands on education and experience in the Findlay Automotive Dealerships.
Training Highlights
- Identify and Utilize Safety Procedures and Proper Tools
- Perform Basic Vehicle Service
- Apply Concepts of Engine Repair (A1)
- Analyze Automatic Transmission/Transaxle for Service (A2)
- Analyze Manual Drivetrain and Axles for Service (A3)
Be Focused. Be Determined.
4 Steps to a New You with a New Career!!!
Admission Process & Details
1 - Meet the Academy & Instructors
The first step to your new career is to come visit the Academy admissions staff & meet your future instructor. Please call our admissions office at 702-550-3261.
2 - Complete an Application for Admission
After your interview, our admissions dept will contact you to come see us at 1931 Stella Lake Street, Las Vegas 89106 to fill out our application.
3 - Complete our Basic Proficiency Testing (CASAS)
Candidates for admission will be tested using the Comprehensive Adult Standard Assessment Systems (CASAS) test.
This includes testing of your reading and math levels, digital literacy and keyboarding skill.
These tests are to confirm that you have the aptitude and ability to achieve success in the Automotive Technology field.
The minimum required scores to qualify for the Automotive Technology class are: 246 for reading, 235 for math, a digital literacy of 85% and keyboarding at 15-30 words per minute.
The testing will take place at the Standards of Excellence Academy (the Academy) at 1931 Stella Lake Street, Las Vegas, NV.
Should your test results fall beneath these minimum scores, you may be offered free tutoring in whatever area is indicated. After that tutoring, you can retest to establish that you meet the minimum requirements.
4 - Final Paperwork @ the Academy
After completing the CASAS testing we will need to meet with you at our school to complete all paperwork, get any additional info we might need, and go through tuition details. Our Admissions Coordinator will set up a time and let you know.
5 - Enrollment
Time to get excited & prepared for your first day of class! The hard part is done, you made the decision of a lifetime!
