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Luther Technical Training Center

Get Paid to Learn

Become a Master Technician

If you’re interested in a rewarding and professional career, now is the time to take action! Landers will provide the technical skills, real-world experience, and industry support needed to be successful in your career.



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Why Choose Landers?

  • Get Paid to Learn
  • No Tuition Cost
  • All Students receive $400/week2
  • Master Technician certificate available upon completion of the program
  • Starter Tool Kit Provided, $4,000 Value
  • Excellent student-to-teacher ratio; only 20 spots available
  • State-of-the-art training facility
  • Immediate Job Placement

Program

About Us

 

Luther Landers Auto Group is the Midwest’s largest family of dealerships with 28 brands and 40+ locations. In addition to representing new and used car dealerships and services. Luther Landers has established the Luther Landers Technical Training Center, a fast-track technical facility providing an education focused on automotive technology.

At Luther Landers, we’re committed to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment with the intention of enriching lives, strengthening communities, and preparing each candidate for a lifelong career with Luther Landers Automotive.

Training Center Resources

 

Bright space D2L will be used as the training center Learner Management System.

Textbook resource: “Automotive Technology Principles, Diagnosis, and Service” 6th Edition by James D. Halderman.

 

All Necessary tools, equipment, and diagnostic scan tools are provided.

Student work uniforms are provided.

Student Expectations

 

  • Arrive on time
  • Be responsible for all assigned shop tools and laptop computer
  • Participate during lectures
  • Complete all classroom, lab, and homework assignments
  • Maintain a “C” average or higher
    • Professionalism, chapter assignments, lab assignments, formal assignments
  • Perform vehicle service producing billable hours on current models
  • Complete required manufacturer certification training & ASE certifications
Grading Scale
A = 90% to 100%
B = 80% to 89.9%
C = 70% to 79.9%

Facility

 

Luther Landers Technical Training Center

9000 10th Avenue N, Suite 400
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Luther Technical Training Center with students

Meet Our Faculty

 

 

Mark Brantner

Technical Training Instructor

  • 35 years dealership experience
  • 35 years ASE Master Certified
  • GM Master Certified Technician
  • 14 years teaching experience
  • 8-year instructor at MN state colleges and universities
  • 5-year GM Service Factory Trainer at MN colleges and universities

Course Schedule

Technical Training Center Schedule

Module 1    (8 Weeks)    Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair

Module 2    (8 Weeks)    Engine Mechanical & Basic Electrical

Module 3    (8 Weeks)    Body Electrical

Module 4    (9 Weeks)    HVAC, Airbags & Powertrain

Module 5    (8 Weeks)    Engine Management Systems

 

Admission

 

The Luther Landers Technical Training Center is open to all students without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, creed origin, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.

  • Applicant must be able to read and write English
  • Be at least 18 years of age. Students who are 17 and have not yet reached their 18th birthday will need parental consent.
  • Have an initial interview with an Admissions Representative

Careers

Dealership Internship

After successful completion of Module 1 student will work at Luther while completing the technical training program.

Students are expected to work at sponsoring dealership.

 

Strong Career Outlook

  • Roughly 750,000 auto technicians in the country
  • Industry needs 76,000 new technicians each year for the next decade
  • Over 250 million vehicles on U.S. roads each year

 

Industry of the Future

  • Increasingly tech-driven field with manufacturers integrating complex electronic components as well as collision avoidance, EVC, and anonymous technology
  • High-tech computers on wheels

 

Fast Entry and Fast Growth

  • Minimal education requirements
  • Job placement
  • Clear and fast-track career path
  • Opportunity to become Master Certified

 

Competitive Pay and Job Stability

  • National average for entry-level technicians is $42K per year with skilled technicians at or nearing six figures
  • Average Master Technicians mean between $70-130K

Benefits

Program Outcomes

 

Program Outcomes

 

Tools and Equipment

 

To best facilitate your educations in the shop, all power tools hand tools, and testing equipment are provided for you. Our highly trained and certified instructors are available before and after class to assist you in your studies. This provides ample opportunity for you to do extra work, receive tutoring, or have your questions answered.

Partners

 

Hunter Engineering
Bosch
LubeTech
Shure

Facilities

 

The training center is designed to provide a perfect blend of classroom space and workshop area.

Quality Staff

 

We are dedicated to providing the premier training you need. Our 20:1 student instructor ratio ensures top-notch, concentrated, hands-on training that prepares students for the growing demand for technicians in the automotive industry.

 


Disclaimers
1Per the Luther Landers Technical Training Center program agreement
2While in Module 1

Landers Auto Group 34.710949, -92.398996.