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Program Details

Program Code8507
Ministry NameAlignment and Brakes Technician
SchoolSchool of Transportation
CredentialOntario College Certificate
Program TypeTraditional apprenticeship program
Program LengthIn-school session, 8-week block release

LocationAshtonbee Campus
Emailgnalepka@centennialcollege.ca
Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 57033

Program Overview
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Admission Requirements
How to Apply

The Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship will offer you excellent working knowledge of Alignment, Suspension and Brake systems. An Alignment and Brake Technician inspects, diagnoses, and repairs electrical/electronic controls, suspension systems and frames, braking systems, tires, wheels, hubs and axles, and alignments.

To be eligible for the Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship program, you must currently be employed as an apprentice.

An Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical and practical training which must be successfully completed. Courses include:

Workplace health and safety
General shop practices
Suspension systems
Brake systems
Frames
Steering systems
Tires, wheels, hubs
Alignment

Program Overview

The Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship will offer you excellent working knowledge of Alignment, Suspension and Brake systems. An Alignment and Brake Technician inspects, diagnoses, and repairs electrical/electronic controls, suspension systems and frames, braking systems, tires, wheels, hubs and axles, and alignments.

To be eligible for the Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship program, you must currently be employed as an apprentice.

An Alignment and Brakes Technician apprenticeship includes two levels of theoretical and practical training which must be successfully completed. Courses include:

Workplace health and safety
General shop practices
Suspension systems
Brake systems
Frames
Steering systems
Tires, wheels, hubs
Alignment

Courses

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Level 1 – (8507)

Work Practices

Suspension and Steering Systems

Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Alignment

Brake Systems

Note: Semester 1 corresponds to Level 1.

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Level 2 – (8517)

Work Practices 2

Suspension and Steering Systems 2

Alignment Procedure and Diagnostic

Brake Systems 2

Note: Semester 2 corresponds to Level 2.

Career Options and Education Pathways

Program Highlights

The program’s earn-while-you-learn training approach means you'll be compensated for the time you spend with your employer.
During the in-school portion of the Alignment and Brake Technician program, you may qualify for income support through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance.
Thanks to their industry experience, professionals who teach the courses will be able to offer you solid knowledge and advice as you complete the in-school training, which will be geared to your field experience.
The facilities from which you'll learn are not only fully outfitted with the latest tools of the trade but are also housed at the province's largest transportation training centre, Ashtonbee Campus.

Career Outlook

Alignment and Brake technician
Junior automotive service technician
Automotive technician

Education Pathways

Please visit our website at centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home for more information on articulation agreements.

Areas of Employment

Vehicle and parts manufacturers
Dealers
Garages and service stations
Retailers
Governments
Corporations with their own fleets

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is required for all apprenticeship programs. You cannot apply directly to the college or to Ontariocolleges.ca for admission to this apprenticeship program. For general information about apprenticeship registration, please contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Safety Requirements

CSA approved safety shoes
Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
Ear plugs
Appropriate clothing

How to Apply

You cannot apply directly to the College for admission to a traditional apprenticeship. To attend apprenticeship training, you must be employed at a shop and registered as an apprentice for this trade. When it is your time, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development will invite you to attend in school apprenticeship training.

Apprentices or anyone looking for apprenticeship information please contact the Employment Ontario Contact Centre: 416-326-5656 or toll free at 1-800-387-5656. The EOCC can refer registered apprentices to the service delivery office who serves their catchment area or refer interested individuals to the closest apprenticeship office.

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