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BENEFITS

Skills you won’t learn anywhere else

Best way to learn about BMW is on a BMW! Instructors will supervise and teach in one of our national workshops.

Class is five days a week, four days in the workshop and one day in the training center.

Students are hired as temporary employees of BMW.

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90% hands-on learning in a live workshop environment

Instructors will teach in one of our national workshops.

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Earn while you learn

Compensated $15.00 an hour while in class.

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BMW specific training and knowledge

Helping to advance your career with the latest BMW standards.

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Graduate at the Certified Level

One step below Master.

CURRICULUM

Course Overview

A BMW Technician career begins with the right STEP. The BMW Automotive Service Technician Education Program (STEP) prepares people interested in a career as a certified BMW or MINI Technician at one of our many dealers in the United States.

  • Live hands-on BMW repair center experience.
  • Repair order-based fundamentals and understanding.
  • Locating and analyzing BMW repair instructions and wiring diagrams.
  • Overview of BMW technology and features.
  • BMW warranty philosophy and policy.
  • Understanding and practicing key components of the warranty process required by BMW NA.
  • BMW warranty philosophy and policy.
  • Demonstrate how to work safely in a workshop environment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Material.
  • Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • BMW Special Tool understanding and usage.
  • BMW Invisible Service MPI process.
  • All BMW required maintenance services.
  • Assess condition and perform basic to moderate tasks related to vehicle maintenance and repairs.
  • Search for and observe and implement BMW Service Bulletins/Repair Actions.
  • Repair order-based fundamentals and understanding.
  • Digital Volt Ohm Meter and IMIB usage.
  • Proper voltage supply and voltage drop measurements.
  • Locate electrical schematics and perform basic DVOM measurements.
  • Perform dynamic electrical measurements.
  • Repair order-based fundamentals and understanding. BMW HVAC system fundamentals, inspection, and repair.
  • Complete braking system diagnosis and repair.
  • Repair order-based fundamentals and understanding
  • Analyze and repair BMW Chassis Dynamics.
  • Brake by Wire fundamentals, inspection, and repair.
  • BMW Multi Link suspension identification and repair.
  • 2 and 4 wheel air suspension systems.
  • TPMS systems diagnosis and repair.
  • Explore internal movements of BMW engines.
  • Observe BMW engine internal components.
  • Repair order-based fundamentals and understanding. Engine sub-systems fundamentals, inspection, and repair.
  • Engine timing inspection and repair.
  • Perform technical checks on BMW engines.

APPLICATION

Application is easy with these 3 simple steps:

1Review the program requirements.

Apply online or in person if a recruiter visits your school

2Complete and submit application.

Apply 6 months prior from course start date.

3Wait to hear back!

A STEP Recruiter will be in contact with you once your application has even received.

Program Requirements

  • Graduate with a post-secondary education in automotive technology with:
    • GPA of 3.0 or better
    • 95% attendance rate or better
  • Clean driving record to BMW standards
  • Provide a work portfolio
  • Non-FastTrack candidates will need to take and pass the BMW ASE 1 test at candidates’ expense
  • Pass a pre-employment background check & drug screening

TESTIMONIALS

Meet a previous student and hear their experience
BMW Shane Berry Interview | BMW STEP
SHANE BARRY

Hamiliton, NJ

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BMW Grag Marzoli Interview | BMW STEP
GREG MARZOLI

Berwick, ME

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BMW Ty Berol Interview | BMW STEP
TY BOREL

North Platte, NE

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BMW Shane Berry Interview | BMW STEP
SHANE BARRY

Hamiliton, NJ

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BMW Grag Marzoli Interview | BMW STEP
GREG MARZOLI

Berwick, ME

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BMW Ty Berol Interview | BMW STEP
TY BOREL

North Platte, NE

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FAQs

See a list of our frequently asked questions on our STEP programs here.
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