Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship

Program Length

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Diagnosing and repairing driveline systems, electrical systems, steering and suspension, braking, control systems, restraint systems, tires and wheels, hybrid and electrical vehicles as well as body components, accessories and trim.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: ASTA Level 1 Program Outline.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• Reference manuals
• Personal protective equipment (Steel-toed leather work boots, safety glasses, coveralls and gloves)
• Digital multi meter with 10 MΩ impedance
• Pens, pencils, three-ring binder, calculator and paper

Program Length

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Diagnosing and repairing cooling and lubricating systems, engine assemblies, manual transmissions, clutches and drive assemblies, as well as steering, suspension, and braking control systems. Safe work practices related to the automotive trade are reinforced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: ASTA Level 2 Program Outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• Reference manuals
• Personal protective equipment (Steel-toed leather work boots, safety glasses, coveralls and gloves)

Length of Program:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:      

Servicing and testing gasoline engine support systems, vehicle networking systems, driveline systems, electrical systems and components.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: ASTA Level 3 Program Outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• Reference manuals
• Personal protective equipment (Steel-toed leather work boots, safety glasses, coveralls and gloves)

Program Length:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:      

Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, driveline systems, electrical systems and components,heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and comfort control systems, restraint systems, body components, accessories and trim and hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). This program includes classroom theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on training in a fully functioning automotive shop. Safe work habits are important in this trade and are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: ASTA Level 4 Program Outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs:

• Reference manuals
• Personal protective equipment (Steel-toed leather work boots, safety glasses, coveralls and gloves)

As an Automotive Service Tech, you can choose from a wide variety of job opportunities with:

• Car, truck, and trailer dealerships
• Automotive Service Shops
• Organizations with fleet vehicles, like UPS or Budget
• Service stations
• Transportation companies
• Transit companies
• Vehicle manufacturing companies
• Specialty repair shops

With further education and/or experience, you could become a service manager, shop manager, or even open your own repair shop!

Gain insights into job expectations, career prospects, salary, and additional information through WorkBC.

Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)

When you complete your Red Seal program, you can apply for the one-time taxable cash Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) of $2,000.00 after you have been certified in your trade. See: Grants for Apprentices registered in Red Seal Trades.

Challengers:

Apprentices or up-graders interested in obtaining prior learning assessment or challenging the technical training should contact SkilledTradesBC for information and availability.