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Diploma of Vocational Education
Automotive Service Technician
Duration: 37 Weeks
Program Description
The Automotive Service Technician program is a provincial apprenticeship training program that will put students on the right path to becoming a Journeyperson. While studying at Academy Canada, students will complete all entry level courses as outlined below. After graduation students will proceed to obtain the required industry experience essential to do additional advanced level courses. Information regarding advanced training and course descriptions are available at each campus. Once students have completed all entry and advanced courses and have the required industry experience, he/she will be eligible to write the Interprovincial Journeyperson examination. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification, which gives national mobility of qualifications.
Apprenticeship Training
The Automotive Service Technician program is an apprenticeable trades program. These courses, completed at Academy Canada, will represent partial completion of requirements for Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education. Academy Canada’s Automotive Service Technician program at the St. John’s campus is accredited by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
Entry Level Courses
SV-1100 Safety in the Shop
SV-1125 Gaskets, Seals and Bearings
SV-1130 Electrical and Electronic Principles
SV-1140 Hydraulic Principles
SV-1155 Service Information Systems
SV-1165 Hand Tools
SV-1175 Shop Tools and Equipment
SV-1185 Fasteners, Tubing and Fittings
SV-1195 Lubrication and Fluids Servicing
SV-1215 Wheels and Tires
SV-1255 Suspension
SV-1285 Drive Lines
SV-1305 Engine Principles
SV-1315 Cooling Systems
SV-1375 Batteries
SV-1385 Starting Systems
SV-1395 Charging Systems
SV-1495 Lighting Systems
SV-1600 Ignition Systems
SV-1625 Front-Wheel Drive
SV-1630 Hydraulic Brake Systems
SV-1640 Power Brake Systems
SV-1650 Fuel Delivery
SV-1660 Intake and Air Filtration Systems
SV-1670 Exhaust Systems
SV-2280 Pre-Delivery Inspections
SV-2260 Preventative Maintenance Inspections
MA-1060 Math
WD-1300 Oxy-Fuel Welding/Cutting
TS-1520 WHMIS
TS-1530 First Aid
TS-1510 Occupational Health and Safety
CM-2150 Workplace Communications
MR-1220 Customer Service
MC-1050 Introduction to Computers
SP-2330 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
SD-1700 Workplace Skills
SD-1710 Job Search Techniques
SD-1720 Entrepreneurial Awareness
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Service Technician program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in various sectors of the automotive service industry. Opportunities also exist for self-employment.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Automotive Service Technician program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, ABE, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Automotive Service Technician program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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