Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship

Description

"Automotive Service Technician" means a person engaged in the repair, adjustment and replacement of mechanical and electrical parts of automobiles, light trucks and mini-busses. Technicians would be able to diagnose automotive systems, perform routine component replacment and rebuild or adjust a variety of automotive components. A technician would perform these functions on passenger vehicles, light trucks and mini-buses in the following areas: engines, fuel systems, emission control and exhaust systems, brake systems, steering and suspension systems, manual and automatic transmission/transaxles, differentials, drive axles and drivelines, electrical and electronic systems, air conditioning, heating and cooling systems and trim and body hardware.

There are 4 Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship programs.

Automotive Service Technician 1
Automotive Service Technician 2
Automotive Service Technician 3
Automotive Service Technician 4

Each of the above apprenticeship are unique and an apprentice will earn a BC Certificate of Qualification upon successful completion of each program.

For complete details on apprenticeship and to schedule your technical training, visit the OC Apprenticeship Programs section of the website.

Admission Requirements

You must be a registered apprentice within BC.

Persons wishing to become apprentices must be employed with a business that employs a qualified journeyperson automotive service technician.
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) sets up a registration for apprenticeship between the apprentice, the employer and the ITA.

Program Outlines:

The duration of Levels1 & 3 is 7 weeks, and Levels 2 & 4 are 6 weeks.

Automotive Service Technician 1 (7 weeks)

Safety
Employability Skills
Tools and Equipment
General Automotive Maintenance
General Automotive Practices
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Brakes Systems
Steering Systems
Suspension Systems

Automotive Service Technician 2 (6 weeks)

Electrical Systems
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Gasoline Engines
Engine Support Systems
Diesel Engine and Fuel Systems

Automotive Service Technician 3 Apprenticeship (7 weeks)

Electrical and Electronic Systems
Fuel Delivery Systems
Electronic Ignition Systems
Emission Control Systems
Engine Managment Systems
Diesel Electronic Fuel Management Systems
Hybrid Vehicle Systems

Automotive Service Technician 4 Apprenticeship (6 weeks)

Drive Lines
Clutch Systems
Manual Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
All Wheel Drive/four wheel drive systems
New Drive Line Technologies

Post Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities:

Upon completion of levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 the apprentice will be eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Endorsement Exam for Automotive Service Technician. Successfull completion provides the apprentice with the Certificate of Qualification along with the Interprovincial Endorsement or Red Seal.

All of the trades offered at Okanagan College lead to Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial standards (Red Seal) endorsement program. Red Seal certified workers can work anywhere in Canada where their trade is designated. Labour mobility is essential for the Canadian workforce. For skilled tradespeople, the Red Seal is the recognized passport to mobility in trades across Canada.

Fees:

Each 6 week apprenticeship session is $676.20 and the 7 week session is $788.00.
Students must supply approved safety boots and coveralls.
Income support for apprentices attending technician-training courses is provided by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) through regular employment insurance eligibility. Financial Aid

Contact Information:

For more information and how to apply visit OC Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship Office
(250) 762-5445 Local 4687 or 1-800-621-3038