Bootcamps / Auto Tech & Mechanic

Auto Tech Bootcamps

Provide the career path that your technicians are looking for.

Reduce Comebacks
Hands-On Repetitions
30% Production Increase (AVG.)

Matrix Trade Institute's Auto Technicians Efficiency Bootcamps deliver fast, hands-on training to boost productivity by up to 30%. In just 4 days, technicians sharpen core skills in brakes, suspension, electrical, and diagnostics - transforming efficiency and driving real results for both techs and shops.

Course Details

Steering & Suspension Efficiency

Component replacement: Inner/Outer tie rods, struts, shocks, springs and more
Acetylene torch safety, set-up and proper use for seized components, broken bolt extraction and repair, etc.
Steering and suspension diagnosis, repair and upselling strategies
Alignment theory, angles and geometry
Alignments using Hunter Hawkeye Elite machine
Subframe inspection and adjustment
Timed repetitions and efficiency training

Brake Repair Efficiency

Braking theory: Pascal’s Law, friction, pressure
Brake measurements: Micrometer, dial indicator
Component replacement: Front and rear disc brakes, drum brakes, brake line repair, master cylinders, bench bleeding and more
Brake repair and resurfacing, brake lathe set-up, operation and repetition
Frozen/seized component strategies and repair best practices
Brake system diagnosis, analysis, and upselling strategies
Brake fluid exchange
Efficiency training and timed repetitions

Express Service Efficiency

Lubrication systems theory and overview
Video Multi-point vehicle inspection training
Diagnostic scan tool utilization
Performing oil change: efficiency training one and/or two-man teams
Tires: Mounting, balancing, repair, inflation, torque sequence, pressure, wear, machine safety
Upselling strategies
Fluids: Cooling, transmission, and power steering fluid diagnosis, exchange, bleeding/leak detection and maintenance
Acetylene torch safety, set-up and proper use with repetitions
Timed repetitions and efficiency training

HVAC Efficiency

Heating and cooling system components and operation
Theory of heating and cooling systems
AC system leak detection, evac and recharge
Cooling system repair, diagnostics and service
MACS 609 certification preparation and testing

Intro to Electrical Diagnosis 1.0

Theory of Ohm’s Law, basic conversions
Series and parallel circuits: Description and operation
Breadboard work building circuits and fault testing
Multimeters and test light utilization
Voltage drop testing and proper diagnosis sequencing on bugged vehicles
Batteries: testing, parasitic draw, replacement
Starting/charging testing and repair
Wiring: Proper repair methods and schematic dissection

Electrical Diagnosis Efficiency 2.0

Vehicle Diagnostics Overview
Fault Code Breakdown
Intermittent Faults
High Speed CAN Bus Diagnostics
Low Speed / LIN Bus Diagnostics
Hands-on with bugged vehicles
Proper repair order documentation
Pre-req MTI 1.0 or test out option

Auto Tech Assessments

Assessments allow you to make data driven training investments & create buy-in for your team.

Technician Assessment Advanced Electrical

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