Automotive General Service Technician

If you have questions or for more information about the Automotive General Service Technician training please contact Joshua Lamont at 410-554-9444 or by email at Joshua.Lamont@maryland.gov.

Automotive General Service Technician 1

Program Description

The General Service Technician 1 is a 16-week course that includes extensive hands on experience, videos and lectures. The course focuses on:

• Customer service
• Shop safety
• Automotive maintenance and repair
• Proper use of equipment, including:
• Tire balancing machine
• Brake lathe
• Lifts
• Hand tools

Targeted positions for graduates: Entry Level Automotive General Service Technician.

General Service Technicians complete the following tasks:

• 27 point inspections
• Changing and balancing tires
• Battery replacement
• Tune ups
• Flushing and replacing fluids
• Brake inspections and repair

Program Requirements

Individuals interested in General Service Technician 1 training must possess:

• Valid driver’s license with no more than two points
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to squat, stoop and kneel
• 3rd Grade reading comprehension level

• Certain criminal backgrounds may disqualify an individual from this program.

Employment Outlook

The employment outlook for Automotive Technicians is average (2% to 4%) through 2032. The average hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians in Maryland is $22.96.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Auto General Service Technician 1
2. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Addictions Assessment
3. Category: Employment Services
   Subcategory: WTC Training Graduates
4. Category: WTC RTS Support
   Subcategory: OT-PT Back Class
5. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Health Education

For consumers on the Autism Spectrum add the following item:

7. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Support-Group
8. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Employment Support-Group

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for uniforms is $325. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $44,861. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Auto General Service Technician 1 - $2,880
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms - $325
• Tools (upon successful employment) - $1,500
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $44,861

Automotive General Service Technician 2

Program Description

General Service Technician 1 students who meet the requirements may be offered an opportunity to participate in a 12-week advanced-level General Service Technician 2 program.

After 12 weeks in GST 2, students should be able to:

• Independently study for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificate Online
• Diagnose brake systems
• Perform maintenance and light repair

Program Requirements

Individuals interested in going on to the General Service Technician 2 training must have successfully completed the GST1 program and demonstrated the following:

• Quality hands-on work
• Comprehension of auto mechanical theory
• 8th grade reading comprehension

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Auto General Service Technician 2
2. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Addictions Assessment
3. Category: Employment Services
   Subcategory: WTC Training Graduates
4. Category: WTC RTS Support
   Subcategory: OT-PT Back Class
5. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Health Education

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for uniforms is $325. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $33,645. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Auto General Service Technician 2 - $2,160
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms - $325
• Tools (upon successful employment) - $1,500
• ​ Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $33,645

Related Documents

• Automotive General Service Technician Handout
• Occupational Readiness Record: General Service Technician 1 (RS-WTC-3i)
• Occupational Readiness Record: General Service Technician 2 (RS-WTC-3j)