Automotive Service Technician

Diploma of Vocational Education

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.