Overview
The Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship course from Niagara College graduates are eligible to pursue Red Seal certification, a requirement for employment in this regulated trade across Canada.Through this programme you'll:
Complete 720 hours of in-class instruction and approximately four years of paid on-the-job training as a signed apprentice.
Learn in small classes with experienced, supportive faculty who provide personalized instruction.
Train in modern, fully equipped facilities with over 30 years of apprenticeship education experience.
Gain hands-on experience using computerized diagnostic tools and industry-standard equipment.
Career Opportunities:
- Automotive appraiser
- Automotive customer service advisor
- Automotive mechanical installer
- Automotive service technician
- Dealership, diagnostic or fleet maintenance technician
- Hybrid and EV or Light-duty service technician
- Motor vehicle inspector and tester
- Parts manager
- Service manager
- Performance tuning specialist
- Technical trainer or instructor
- Warranty claims administrator
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Drive Train Systems
Electrical, Electronic and Emission Systems
Engine Systems
Suspension, Steering and Brake Systems
Work Practices
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications to open (not competitive) programmes are processed on a first come, first serve basis starting in November each year.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Welland, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Grade 12 equivalency AND
Employment in the trade
To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must:
be at least 16 years of age
have legal permission to work in Canada (for example, have a valid social insurance number)
meet the educational requirements of your chosen trade
have a sponsor in Ontario
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