Program Overview

Faculty of Trades and Technology

Automotive Service Technician

The Automotive Service industry is a challenging field that encompasses mechanical skills as well as, electrical and computer diagnostic skills. This program provides students with skills and knowledge in the subject area of automotive service technician and provides students with appropriate skills for entering the industry on a permanent basis. The program is designed to meet the need for skilled technicians who can repair systems on today's motor vehicles.

Foundation Training

• Full-time: 30 weeks, Cloverdale Campus
• Program: Foundation training prepares students to begin work in the automotive industry. Students who successfully complete the Automotive Service Technician: Certificate (Foundation) will develop practical skills by repairing customer vehicles in a fully operational auto repair shop on the Cloverdale campus. This training will enhance students' knowledge and skills in shop safety, inspection, diagnostics, repair and servicing of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems for automobiles and light trucks.

Apprentice Training

• Full-time: 6 to 7 weeks, Cloverdale Campus
• Program Offers: Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Refer to the Apprenticeship Training section for additional information on apprenticeship registration procedures and the responsibilities of the apprentice. Level 1 and 3 are seven weeks and level 2 and 4 are six weeks.

Youth TRAIN in Trades (formerly ACE IT)

• Program: 21 week Foundation level training
• Contact: Please contact your school counsellor for more information.
• Currently offered in partnership with Surrey School District (SD 36), Langley School District (SD 35) and Sea to Sky School District (SD 42).