Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faulty operations and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks.
Automotive service technicians adjust, test and repair engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions, electrical systems and air-conditioning systems, and do wheel alignments. In large shops, they sometimes specialize in repairing, rebuilding and servicing specific parts (e.g.transmissions, engines, electrical components, etc.). In smaller shops, automotive service technicians may work on a wider variety of repair jobs.
Automotive service technicians begin by reading the work order and examining the vehicle. To locate the cause of faulty operation and repair it, they:
- use testing equipment, take the vehicle for a test drive, and/or refer to manufacturers’ specifications and manuals;
- dismantle faulty assemblies, repair or replace worn or damaged parts; and
- reassemble, adjust and test the repaired mechanism.
Twelve weeks of in-class and laboratory instruction is followed by a four-week unpaid practicum. Students who have completed 12 weeks of class and have a minimum average of 65% will be placed in a non-paid practicum.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum of 50% in:
- English 20-2
- Math 20-3
- One high school science course
- or a pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) tests.
All applicants, regardless of citizenship of country of origin, must meet our English Language Proficiency requirement. Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission and/or program requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Student should also refer to the Apprenticeship and Industry training website www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca for career opportunities.
Program Requirements:
There are no program requirements for this program.
Graduation Requirements:
Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C+ (65%) (GPA - 2.30) in order qualify for a Certificate of Achievement.
Opportunities for Further Study:
Students with a minimum 65% standing in program requirements and 90% or better attendance record will be eligible to write the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training first period Automotive Service Technician exam.
Certification:
Students successfully completing safety training will be awarded the applicable certification.
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