Automotive Technician

The Automotive Technician process requires time spent on the job and in-school training. An Automotive Technician trainee must complete a four-year program including 6,360 workplace hours and 840 in-school hours of training. After completion of training, a passing grade on inter-provincial exams will result in the BC Certificate of Apprenticeship and the Certificate of Qualification, with Red Seal Inter-provincial Certification.

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The program

The classroom program will include courses in electrical systems, air conditioning systems, fuel systems, driveline, engine mechanical, power train, steering and suspension, brakes, options and accessories, computer operated/assisted systems, truck components and systems and body and trim.

Harmonized automotive technician apprenticeship

Harmonized apprentice levels will be regularly scheduled as follows:

• Level 1 intakes offered after September 1, 2017
• Level 2 intakes offered after September 1, 2017
• Level 3 intakes offered after September 1, 2018
• Level 4 intakes offered after September 1, 2019

The following apprentices will be required to complete their levels of training in the harmonized program:

• New Level 1 Automotive Technician apprentices
• All apprentices, including foundation graduates, transitioning to Level 2 after September 1, 2017

Transitioning to harmonized Level 2

Apprentices that need to transition to the harmonized program will be required to complete self-study. Additional training is required to address the gaps in program content as follows:

• Transitioning from Level 1 or Foundation to harmonized Level 2 requires self-directed study prior to entering harmonized Level 3.

Current program for apprentices entering Level 3 or 4