1911 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77055

School of automotive Machinists is a school for those who have dreams of working for a top race shop or want to build engines as a professional career. SAM is well respected in the industry for its excellent motorsports education, and the school provides the necessary training to students to begin a career in the industry. Graduates of the School of Automotive Machinists have worked on top teams in NASCAR, NHRA, IRL, and CART.

The School of Automotive Machinists offers programs in block machining, cylinder head machining, CNC machining, and block and head machining combo. The program in block machining prepares students for careers as automotive machinists. Students are trained on an emphasis on the machining process with an in-depth education on theory of operation of the modern automotive engine as well as the effects of performance modifications. Students in the cylinder head machining program are trained to become cylinder head machinists. The program covers theory of operation and the cylinder head role in engine operation, and air flow characteristics and their effect on performance. The CNC machining program ensures students understand and can perform machining operations using computer numerically-controlled machining centers. The program consists of a combination of hands-on and classroom instruction. The primary focus of the program is to apply CNC machining techniques to better the performance of cylinder heads and engine blocks. The block and head machining combo program prepares students for careers as block and cylinder head machinists. The program emphasizes the machining process through education in theory of operation of the modern automotive engine as well as the role of the cylinder head to complete assembly.

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Financial assistance is available to students who qualify. The financial aid department assists students with applying for grants, low interest loans and private financing.

School of Automotive Machinists is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of career schools and Colleges of technology.

The school supplies all of the books and tools needed for training.

SAM offers job placement assistance to students while they are attending school and after graduation. The employment services department assists students with basic job search training, helps students market themselves to employers, helps students develop resumes, and provides employment leads through employers they know are currently hiring.

School of Automotive Machinists begins classes nine times a year and students can enroll anytime. To enroll, prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED.

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