Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship Training
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code8530
- SchoolSchool of Transportation
- CredentialOntario College Certificate
- Program TypeTraditional apprenticeship program
- Program LengthIn-school session options include 8 week block, 1 day per week for 36 weeks, or 2 nights a week for 40 weeks
- LocationAshtonbee Campus
- Emailgnalepka@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 57033
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Advising Services
The Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship will offer you excellent working knowledge of all of a vehicle's systems. Among the systems covered in this program will be engines, electrical/electronics, fuels, transmissions, drivelines, steering, suspension and brakes.
To be eligible for the automotive service technician apprenticeship program you must currently be employed as an apprentice.
During in-class training, you’ll be required to successfully complete the following courses:
- Drive Train Systems
- Electrical/Electronic and Emission Systems
- Engine Systems
- Work Practices and Procedures
- Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems
Please note: To be eligible for this apprenticeship program, you must be currently employed as an apprentice. Also, bookmark this website and check back in November for Ministry funded - Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program updates and information.
Program Highlights
- The program's earn-while-you-learn training approach means you'll be compensated for the time you spend with your employer.
- During the in-school portion of the Automotive Service Technician program, you may qualify for income support through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance.
- Thanks to their industry experience, professionals who teach the courses will be able to offer you solid knowledge and advice as you complete the in-school training, which will be geared to your field experience.
- The facilities from which you'll learn are not only fully outfitted with the latest tools of the trade but are also housed at the province's largest transportation training centre, Ashtonbee Campus.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Program Overview
The Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship will offer you excellent working knowledge of all of a vehicle's systems. Among the systems covered in this program will be engines, electrical/electronics, fuels, transmissions, drivelines, steering, suspension and brakes.
To be eligible for the automotive service technician apprenticeship program you must currently be employed as an apprentice.
During in-class training, you’ll be required to successfully complete the following courses:
- Drive Train Systems
- Electrical/Electronic and Emission Systems
- Engine Systems
- Work Practices and Procedures
- Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems
Please note: To be eligible for this apprenticeship program, you must be currently employed as an apprentice. Also, bookmark this website and check back in November for Ministry funded - Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program updates and information.
Program Highlights
- The program's earn-while-you-learn training approach means you'll be compensated for the time you spend with your employer.
- During the in-school portion of the Automotive Service Technician program, you may qualify for income support through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance.
- Thanks to their industry experience, professionals who teach the courses will be able to offer you solid knowledge and advice as you complete the in-school training, which will be geared to your field experience.
- The facilities from which you'll learn are not only fully outfitted with the latest tools of the trade but are also housed at the province's largest transportation training centre, Ashtonbee Campus.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- Automotive service technician
- Junior automotive service technician
- Automotive technician
Education Pathways
Successful graduates of this Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship training program have the opportunity to apply learning for credits toward further study. Listed below are programs that are available for this program.
Please note that each pathway has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits.
| Partner Institution | Program |
|---|---|
| Centennial College |
8202 - Automotive - Motive Power Technician (Optional Co-op) |
Please visit Outgoing Educational Pathways for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
- Vehicle and parts manufacturers
- Dealers
- Garages and service stations
- Retailers
- Governments
- Corporations with their own fleets
- Self-employment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required for all apprenticeship programs. You cannot apply directly to the college or to Ontariocolleges.ca for admission to this apprenticeship program. For general information about apprenticeship registration, please contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Additional Requirements
Safety Requirements
• CSA approved safety shoes
• Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
• Ear plugs
• Appropriate clothing
How to Apply
You cannot apply directly to the College for admission to a traditional apprenticeship. To attend apprenticeship training, you must be employed at a shop and registered as an apprentice for this trade. When it is your time, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development will invite you to attend in school apprenticeship training.
Apprentices or anyone looking for apprenticeship information please contact the Employment Ontario Contact Centre: 416-326-5656 or toll free at 1-800-387-5656. The EOCC can refer registered apprentices to the service delivery office who serves their catchment area or refer interested individuals to the closest apprenticeship office.
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