The Tesla START program is a manufacturer-college partnership program designed to offer service technician training for qualified applicants.
This intensive 16-week training program provides students with the skills necessary for job placement as Service Technicians at Tesla Service Centers across the United States.
Students will develop technical expertise and earn Tesla certifications through a blended approach of in-class theory, hands-on labs, and self-paced learning.
Apply employability skills for success in an entry-level automotive technician position.
Perform common maintenance, inspection, and service procedures for the eight automotive systems: Electric Drive systems and Axels, Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Control, and Vehicle Performance.
Identify and apply safe work practices working on/with vehicle systems, tools, equipment, lifts, ventilation, and hazardous waste disposal.
Utilize service information systems to obtain specifications and proper service and maintenance procedures.
Utilize service information and skills to diagnose basic automotive concerns.
Utilize service information to remove and replace failed components.
September 2026
Main Campus
16101 Greenwood Ave N,
Shoreline,
Washington,
98133, West, United States
January 2027
Main Campus
16101 Greenwood Ave N,
Shoreline,
Washington,
98133, West, United States
Please upload your most recent academic records (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) in the Academic History tab as you fill out the application. If you need to, you can also upload after you submit your application on your Application Status page. If you have attended any school(s) in the U.S., you must provide a transcript for each school. If you are applying for the High School Completion program, you will need to provide a Credential Evaluation of any overseas high school coursework and copies of any U.S. transcripts. This is not due at the time of admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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