Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code8682
- Credential NameMotive Power Fundamentals
- Credential TypeOntario College Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Transportation
- Program TypeModified apprenticeship program
- Program Length32 week in-class
- LocationAshtonbee Campus
- EmailMCreasey@centennialcollege.ca
- Technology RequirementsCareerExplorerPlugin
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Advising Services
Applicants must be employed by either an Acura or Honda Canada Inc. Dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Honda Canada Inc. dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario, then register a MAP apprentice through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
If you have a passion for mechanics and fixing what’s broken, and Honda is your brand of choice, with the right training you can launch a successful career. That’s where the Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP (MAP 32) program comes in.
The offering is for new or existing Acura or Honda dealer apprentices, and is specifically designed to give your career the turbocharge it needs. Not only will this program provide the educational component required for your apprenticeship, but it will also give you specific training on Acura and Honda diagnosis and repair that will set you apart as a specialist.
The Centennial College School of Transportation is housed at Ashtonbee Campus, the largest transportation training hub in Ontario. In state-of-the-art shops, led by industry-proven instructors who are passionate about passing on their expertise, you’ll train using Honda’s latest tech with a strong emphasis on electronics and the diagnosis of mechanical systems. You’ll be expected to meet or exceed standards for the traditional apprenticeship curriculum while receiving additional technical training such as many factory e-Learning modules and hybrid and alternate fuels systems.
The Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP (MAP 32) program is divided between in-class lessons and on-the-job experience, you’ll alternate between the College and your employer for 64 weeks (32 weeks with each). We'll work in cooperation with your employer to ensure you get the best and most complete training available.
When you graduate, you’ll have a valuable certificate from a very well-respected school. The additional training, meanwhile, will give you a distinct advantage over your competition as you advance in the industry.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Note
The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
Start Dates
- February 2, 2026
- November 23, 2026
- November 22, 2027
- September 25, 2028
- September 24, 2029
Program Overview
Applicants must be employed by either an Acura or Honda Canada Inc. Dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Honda Canada Inc. dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario, then register a MAP apprentice through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.
If you have a passion for mechanics and fixing what’s broken, and Honda is your brand of choice, with the right training you can launch a successful career. That’s where the Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP (MAP 32) program comes in.
The offering is for new or existing Acura or Honda dealer apprentices, and is specifically designed to give your career the turbocharge it needs. Not only will this program provide the educational component required for your apprenticeship, but it will also give you specific training on Acura and Honda diagnosis and repair that will set you apart as a specialist.
The Centennial College School of Transportation is housed at Ashtonbee Campus, the largest transportation training hub in Ontario. In state-of-the-art shops, led by industry-proven instructors who are passionate about passing on their expertise, you’ll train using Honda’s latest tech with a strong emphasis on electronics and the diagnosis of mechanical systems. You’ll be expected to meet or exceed standards for the traditional apprenticeship curriculum while receiving additional technical training such as many factory e-Learning modules and hybrid and alternate fuels systems.
The Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP (MAP 32) program is divided between in-class lessons and on-the-job experience, you’ll alternate between the College and your employer for 64 weeks (32 weeks with each). We'll work in cooperation with your employer to ensure you get the best and most complete training available.
When you graduate, you’ll have a valuable certificate from a very well-respected school. The additional training, meanwhile, will give you a distinct advantage over your competition as you advance in the industry.
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Note
The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
Start Dates
- February 2, 2026
- November 23, 2026
- November 22, 2027
- September 25, 2028
- September 24, 2029
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Future Alumni
After graduating from The Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAP (MAP 32) program, you may start or continue your apprenticeship with several possible career paths in mind, including:
- Automotive service technician
- Service writer
- Service advisor
- Service and parts manager
- Automotive manufacturer specialist
- Trainer
- Professor
To learn more about the industry and apprenticeships, please visit:
Trillium Automobile Dealers Association
Companies Offering Jobs
- Honda Motor Company
- Acura
Career Outlook
- Automotive service technician
- Service writer
- Service advisor
- Service and parts manager
- Trainer
- Professor
- Automotive manufacturer specialist
Employer Benefits
Employer BenefitsAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be employed by an Acura or Honda Canada Inc. dealership. Applicants must secure employment with a Honda Canada Inc. dealership and then register as MAP apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development and Skilled Trades Ontario.
Safety Requirements
- CSA approved safety boots
- Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
- Ear plugs
- Dealer appropriate clothing to be worn at all times
- Welding gloves and cotton overalls preferred
How to Apply
Complete the Modified Apprenticeship Program Application Form to apply for this program.
Note: If you are currently employed by Honda Canada, please contact an Admission Representative at admissions@centennialcollege.ca or 416-289-5000 ext. 57242 for information on start dates and admission requirements.
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Steve Fleming, Markham AcuraThe quality of apprentices coming out of the Centennial Honda training program is consistently high and allows us a higher degree of productivity with lower staff turnover.
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