Technicians
Master the craft.
Compare approaches, discuss the work, and keep building your technical confidence.
THE NEXT STANDARD STARTS WITH YOU.
Take your craft.
Further.
For the people who see automotive as more than a job.
Build your skill. Find your peers. Shape what comes next.
MOTIV ACADEMYLEARN. APPLY. BELONG.
CRAFT IS BUILT.ONE DETAIL AT A TIME.01 / THE WORK
A HIGHER STANDARD. A SHARED AMBITION.
The industry moves forward
when its people do.
BUILT ON THE DRIVE.
Talent deserves a place to grow. MOTIV academy brings practical learning and a professional community together—so the work you put into yourself carries into every vehicle, every conversation, and every team.
01 / THE TECHNICIAN PROGRAMLEVEL 1 · FOUNDATION
CONFIDENCE, BUILT THROUGH COMPETENCE.
Know the why.
Prove the how.
Short lessons. Self-checks. Real-world application. Build the foundations of the trade and document what you can do.
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Your learning belongs to you. Your record travels with you.
01Shop safety & professional standards
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Explore PPE, hazard awareness and the responsibility to stop and ask when a task or instruction is unclear.
Bring it to practice: Explain how you would identify an unfamiliar hazard and find the appropriate guidance before proceeding.
02Tools & precision measurement
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Build familiarity with common hand tools, measurement terminology and the importance of recording a reading accurately.
Bring it to practice: Describe why a measurement needs a unit, a method and a comparison with the applicable specification.
03Fasteners & torque
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Connect fastener identification and torque concepts to the need for the correct procedure, tools and manufacturer information.
Bring it to practice: Explain why a remembered torque value is not a substitute for the current specification.
04Lifting & safe support
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Study the importance of approved lift points, equipment instructions and supervised practice before working around a raised vehicle.
Bring it to practice: Describe what information and supervision you need before taking part in a lifting task.
05Scheduled maintenance
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Connect maintenance requirements to vehicle information, service records and a clear record of the work performed.
Bring it to practice: Identify which vehicle details and published guidance you need to confirm the correct maintenance scope.
06Tires, wheels & TPMS
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Explore tire and wheel fundamentals, measurement records and the role of tire-pressure monitoring in the inspection conversation.
Bring it to practice: Practice separating a recorded observation from a conclusion that requires further inspection.
07Battery & charging fundamentals
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Develop the vocabulary and basic concepts needed to understand battery and charging-system work, with attention to the appropriate procedure.
Bring it to practice: Explain the difference between a customer’s reported symptom and a confirmed test finding.
08Brake inspection & measurement
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Focus on inspection terminology, documenting measurements and comparing findings with the correct service information.
Bring it to practice: Prepare a clear record of what was measured, the applicable specification and what still needs review.
09The multi-point inspection
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Connect observations, measurements and supporting media so the advisor can understand the findings and discuss them clearly.
Bring it to practice: Distinguish an observed condition, a recommendation and an item that requires additional evaluation.
10Professional notes & advisor communication
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Organize concerns, checks, findings and completed work into a record another person can follow.
Bring it to practice: Write a concise handoff that does not claim an unperformed test or an unverified result.
Structured around the ASE Education Foundation task list. This program does not confer ASE certification or accredited-school status.
02 / TECHNICIAN SCHOLARSHIPSAMBITION DESERVES ACCESS.
FOR ASPIRING & DEVELOPING TECHNICIANS
Bring the drive.
We’ll help open
the door.
A scholarship can cover your full Level 1 seat. Put your energy into learning the trade, with a clear path from application to your first module.
Apply for a technician scholarshipTechnician program only. Applications are reviewed under the program’s eligibility rules.
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SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
$2,400
Stated value of a fully funded seat
- All ten Level 1 modules
- Practical competencies & shop sign-offs
- A portable record of your learning
- Career connections through the job board
With an awarded scholarshipYou pay $0
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Tell us where you are.
Share your background and complete the application.
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Find your starting point.
A pre-test helps place your learning. It is not a pass or fail.
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Build from here.
After approval, your scholarship is applied and your record opens.
03 / THE ACADEMY COMMUNITYYOUR PEOPLE. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
Different roles.
Shared ambition.
A place for automotive professionals who care about getting better. Bring your experience, ask better questions, and learn from perspectives beyond your own department.
Request a community seatSales professionals
Build lasting relationships.
Explore the conversations, habits, and follow-through behind a better customer experience.
Service advisors
Make the connection.
Bring clarity to recommendations and strengthen the connection between the bay and the customer.
Managers
Raise the standard.
Exchange perspectives on developing people and leading a stronger dealership team.
Community seats are open to professionals across these roles. Scholarship applications are for the technician learning program.
THE NEXT CHAPTER IS YOURS TO WRITE.
Make your next move
mean something.
Build your foundation.
Explore a scholarship-funded seat in the technician program.
Apply for a scholarshipFind your people.
Join the conversation with technicians, salespeople, advisors, and leaders.
Request your community seat