Students enrolled in our career track Morning and Afternoon classes will be required to furnish his/her own hand tools. Students in the program are given a list of required tools, which Tools can be obtained from one of several sources with special student pricing programs through the College. First-semester student tools cost approximately $500 to $1000, depending upon the brand of tools and the supplier, with a recommended additional tool cost of approximately $1200 to $1400 spread over the remaining semesters. Hand tools and specialty tools are furnished through the Central Tool Room for the Evening and Saturday Programs.

Tools are an investment that will last a lifetime. A quality tool increases your productivity and helps to prevent injury. Quality tool manufacturers include: Snap-On, Mac, Matco, Proto, Craftsman, S & K, and others. See the tool list for qualifying brands and specific tool requirements. Skyline College does not endorse any one brand or manufacturer of tools.

Download the Basic Required Tools and Recommended Automotive Technician Tools  .