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.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

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Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. 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.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

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Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. 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, suspension and steering systems, electrical systems and components. 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.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View or download the pdf version of the official program outline.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. 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, vehicle networking systems, 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.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View or download the pdf version of the official program outline.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. 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.

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