Automotive Service Technician | Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Automotive Service Technicians possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to reform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drive trains, suspensions, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), restraints, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 kg.

Automotive Service Technicians may be employed by automotive repair shops, dealerships, automotive specialty repair shops, large organizations that may own a fleet of vehicles and motor vehicle body repair companies.

For detailed information on the scope of knowledge and skills taught and assessed in this program refer to the Program Outline, available on the ITA website: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/automotive-service-technician-program-outline-july-2022-harmonized.pdf

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Dates and locations

Dates and Locations
Intake	Location
Level 1: October 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023	Terrace Campus
Level 3: April 15, 2024 - May 31, 2024	Terrace Campus

¹: Future planned intakes may be subject to change. Please check back to confirm availability.

Students entering apprenticeship classes must be registered as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and provide a Trades Worker Identification (TWID) number upon application. Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Technical Training levels must be completed in order starting with Level 1 and ending at Level 4. Applicants must have successfully completed the previous level of technical training to qualify for the next level.

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Apprentice Levels - program fees

Fees Trades
Fees	Domestic	International
Full-time:	7 Weeks	7 Weeks
Tuition:	$551.39	$2,343.39
Student Union Fees: ¹	$46.64	$46.64
Mandatory Fees:¹	$157.64	$182.43
Health Insurance:	N/A	$310.82
Total:	$755.67	$2,883.28
Additional Costs
Books (Online Material) & Supplies	$400
Required PPE	Approximately $425

Fees are effective as of August 1, 2023 for the 2023/24 academic year.

^{1. These fees are term based and may vary due to the length of the program.}

^{2. Please note that these are approximate costs and may vary.}

Books & supplies

Tools are available through the Tool Crib

Books are available at the CMTN Campus Store. Please check your local campus for details.

Tool kits are available for student use throughout the duration of the program and can be signed out at the Toolcrib at the beginning of the program. Tool kits are limited and reserved for students enrolled in specific Trades programs only. Tool kits do not include the required PPE and Supplies on the TOOLS/SUPPLIES LIST. Prices are subject to change without notice.

In addition to the fees outlined in the Program Fees section, the following additional costs apply:

Purchase of necessary learning resources (available at the CMTN Campus Store)
Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Glasses (Clear lens ONLY) X 2
- Welding Gloves X 2
- CSA Approved Steel toe boots
- Coveralls X 2
Classroom Supplies
Appropriate clothing
Recommended laptop computer (purchase externally)

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