Automotive Service Technician | Apprenticeship (CIP 47.0604)

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 4: April 14, 2025 - May 30, 2025	Terrace Campus
Level 3: November 3, 2025 - December 19, 2025	Terrace Campus
Level 1: April 13, 2026 - May 29, 2026	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:	$573.72
Student Union Fees: ¹	$56.38
Mandatory Fees:¹	$163.94
Health Insurance:	N/A
Total:	$794.04
Additional Costs
Books (Online Material) & Supplies	$400.00
Required PPE	$425.00
Estimated Program Total:	$1,619.04

Fees are effective as of August 1, 2025 for the 2025/26 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 / Learning Resources & Supplies

Books/ learning resources are available at the CMTN Bookstore. Please visit your local campus for details or view your current booklist online by selecting your desired campus.

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 Classroom Supplies.

Personal Protective Equipment

CSA Safety glasses (clear lens) x2
Welding gloves x2
CSA approved steel toe boots
Coveralls x2
Appropriate clothing

Classroom supplies

Laptop computer (purchase externally)

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