Program Overview

Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship

Overview

Gain the skills and training needed to meet the requirements to write the Certification of Qualification exam. Earn while you learn. This program is run in a day release format to allow the apprentice to continue to work in the trade while learning one day per week. This training is a stepping stone to several other trades.

Level 1 Online Hybrid Delivery Option

Apprentices who prefer self-paced study may opt for this option to complete the Level 1 in-school training. The theory portion is completed online, facilitated by the professor, followed by an eight-day practical block in the Commerce Court motive power shop. The curriculum and course syllabus corresponds with the regular day-release program, but is offered fully online.

Your Future Career

• Automotive services technician
• Service manager
• Service writer

What You Will Learn

• Engine systems
• Electrical, electronics and emissions control systems
• Drive train systems
• Suspension, steering and brake systems

Admissions Requirements

You must be a signed apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to be eligible to take these programs.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• AST100 | Work Practices - Lev 1
• AST105 | Engine Systems - Lev 1
• AST110 | Electrical/Electronics & Emissions Systems - Lev 1
• AST115 | Drive Train Systems - Lev 1
• AST120 | Suspension/Steering & Brake Systems - Lev 1
• AST200 | Air Conditioning Systems - Lev 2
• AST205 | Engine Systems - Lev 2
• AST210 | Electrical/Electronics & Emissions Systems - Lev 2
• AST215 | Drive Train Systems - Lev 2
• AST220 | Suspension/Steering & Brake Systems - Lev 2
• AST301 | Work Practices - Lev 3
• AST305 | Engine Systems - Lev 3
• AST310 | Electrical /Electronics & Emissions Systems - Lev 3
• AST315 | Drive Train Systems - Lev 3
• AST320 | Suspension/Steering & Brake Systems - Lev 3

What You Need

Textbooks

• Textbook
• Purchase 'Electude' voucher, online educational simulation program - apx. $100.00/year subscription

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

Certification/Accreditation

Certificate

• Program Information
  • Overview
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Curriculum
  • What You Need
  • Certification/Accreditation
  • Experiential Learning

Program Details

• Code: Appren-AST
• Type: Part-Time
• Intake: Monthly
• Campus: Commerce Court Campus
• Length of Study: 3 Levels. Each level is one day per week for 36 weeks for a total of 240 hours