The Training
 

DriveTek offers year-round training in several tracks as follows
:

REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION: This 120-hour training classes involves
classroom discussion and hands-on experience with rear wheel drive vehicles, front wheel drive vehicles and all wheel drive vehicles. Information is given regarding removal and reinstallation tips from “the old guys” and the “new guys”. Technicians receive instruction regarding cooler lines and auxiliary coolers. Wiring harness and on-vehicle repair of some solenoids is included.

Cost - $3000

ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS COURSE: 3 days – 10 hours per day.
Stop missing profits with this electricity class. Understand how a/c & d/c voltages are used. Training is designed to help Technicians more accurately diagnose any series or parallel transmission circuit. Receive in-depth description of how solenoids and sensors work. This class is designed for Technicians who are already working in the transmission repair industry. Reading wiring and pin-out diagrams is expected. Students must bring their own digital multimeter.

Cost - $600

DIAGNOSTICS TRAINING: 3 days – 10 hours per day
Is it electronic or mechanical? This is the question you will answer by taking this track of training. Learn how the geartrain of today’s transmissions work. Receive hydraulic diagrams and explanations for different types of gear trains. Learn how pressure is controlled and how to repair pressure problems. Learn the difference between fully electronic transmissions and units such as 4T60E. During this training each student will build a piece of test equipment for use on any electronic transmission. The cost of the materials to build this equipment is included in the tuition.

Cost - $800

REBUILDING: 520 Hours-Automatic transmissions-Domestic; 520 Hours – Automatic transmissions – Imports. 520 Hours – Standard Transmissions
Each of these three sessions includes the rebuilding of approximately 15 transmissions. Tear down techniques, parts identification and sourcing and the rebuilding of the unit. Each student-built unit is dyno-tested for accuracy. Progression to the next unit depends on successful dyno-testing. Each student progresses at their own pace on individual units. Technical manuals for each of the units built are included in tuition.

This track of training has a prerequisite of the DriveTek 1040 training OR 1-3 years experience in the transmission repair industry.

Cost - $12,000

COMPREHENSIVE TRANSMISSION TECHNICAL TRAINING: 1040 Hours of training. This track of training is intended for the entry-level technician. Learn all major facets of driveline theory, maintenance and repair. The primary goal of this module is to develop skills necessary to ensure an individuals’ placement in a transmission shop environment. Students will be introduced to repair of transmissions, driveshaft and constant velocity joint service. Removal and reinstallation of front and rear drive transmissions and an introduction to transmission diagnosis.

Cost - $15,000

 
 
 

 

 
 
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