Automotive Service Technician Foundation, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Area of study

Trades Foundation

Length

30 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.

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Automotive Service Technician

Learn the fundamentals to start you on the road to a career in auto mechanics and repair while earning credits toward your Year 1 Apprenticeship training.

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Fuel your future

The Automotive Service Technician program is 30 weeks and covers general automotive practices, fuel and electrical/electronic systems, engine performance and repair.

When you graduate, you'll have earned credit for 450 hours toward your Level 1 Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship��and be qualified to work��in many areas of the auto industry.

Auto technicians work as lube and tire repair technicians, brake and muffler installers, parts persons, and a broad range of other positions.

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.��

Program outline

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What to expect

Located at our Interurban campus, this 30 week program is designed to prepare you for entry into the Automotive Service Technician trade. You will learn automotive tools and equipment, general automotive maintenance and practices, electrical/electronic systems, brakes, steering and suspension service, as well as engine performance and repair. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared for entry into many areas of the automotive industry, including as a lube technician, tire repair technician, brake and muffler installer, or parts person.

You'll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so be prepared to work outdoors regardless of the weather. You should be in good physical health and have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

All trades programs have a mandatory attendance requirement. If you miss three days in a class, you may be required to withdraw from the course. (Exemptions may be made in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Dean.)

Next up: Apprenticeship

Continue to build on your skills in your specialty and gain the practical experience necessary to become fully a qualified Red Seal journeyperson in the��Motor Vehicle Trades.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Automotive Service Technician Foundation, Certificate

$3,338 (domestic)
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Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

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Admission requirements

One of:

C in English 11��
C in ENGL 070��

And one of:

C in Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
COM in MATH 038��

Note: If you don't have one of the preferred math requirements the college will accept a C or higher in Foundations of Math 11 and Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 11, or MATH 073��or MATH 137.

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...