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Automotive Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship

How To Apply

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Program Details

Program Code8527
SchoolSchool of Transportation
CredentialOntario College Certificate
Program TypeCertificate program
Program Length33 Weeks

LocationAshtonbee Campus
EmailAST.PreApp@CentennialCollege.ca

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

The Automotive Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship is a tuition-free transportation program that's funded by the Government of Ontario and designed as a transition step to finding an apprenticeship.

You'll receive preparation for working in the automotive industry, earn Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship training, benefit from assistance in finding a short-term work placement and get on-the-job experience in Canada.

The Automotive Service Tech Pre-Apprenticeship program will consist of three phases:

Phase 1 - Introductory Skills (8 weeks from April to May): Preparation for automotive training, job readiness skills, workplace communication, technical writing and mathematical skills required for the transportation field
Phase 2 - Technical Skills (13 weeks from May to August): Introduction to Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship topics such as engines, fuels, electrical, suspension, steering, powertrain, brakes and introduction to parts technician
Phase 3 - Work Placement (12 weeks from August to November): Industry placement to apply what you've learned

Program Highlights

The in-school training will be delivered at the School of Transportation's state-of-the-art facilities at Ashtonbee Campus, which make up the province's largest transportation training centre.
Within 33 weeks, you'll complete the requirements for both Level 1 of the in-school apprenticeship curriculum and a paid work placement with a reputable automotive shop.
As part of your Automotive Service Tech Pre-Apprenticeship training, you'll obtain communication and mathematical upgrading skills and industry-specific job readiness skills.

Program Overview

The Automotive Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship is a tuition-free transportation program that's funded by the Government of Ontario and designed as a transition step to finding an apprenticeship.

You'll receive preparation for working in the automotive industry, earn Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship training, benefit from assistance in finding a short-term work placement and get on-the-job experience in Canada.

The Automotive Service Tech Pre-Apprenticeship program will consist of three phases:

Phase 1 - Introductory Skills (8 weeks from April to May): Preparation for automotive training, job readiness skills, workplace communication, technical writing and mathematical skills required for the transportation field
Phase 2 - Technical Skills (13 weeks from May to August): Introduction to Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship topics such as engines, fuels, electrical, suspension, steering, powertrain, brakes and introduction to parts technician
Phase 3 - Work Placement (12 weeks from August to November): Industry placement to apply what you've learned

Program Highlights

The in-school training will be delivered at the School of Transportation's state-of-the-art facilities at Ashtonbee Campus, which make up the province's largest transportation training centre.
Within 33 weeks, you'll complete the requirements for both Level 1 of the in-school apprenticeship curriculum and a paid work placement with a reputable automotive shop.
As part of your Automotive Service Tech Pre-Apprenticeship training, you'll obtain communication and mathematical upgrading skills and industry-specific job readiness skills.

Courses

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Pre-Apprenticeship English/Workplace Communications

Pre-Apprenticeship Math

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Introduction to Transportation Parts

Work Place Practices and Procedures

Engine Systems

Drive Train Systems

Suspension/Steering and Brakes

Electrical/Electronics and Emissions

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Paid Work Placement

Career Options and Education Pathways

Career Outlook

Automotive service technician apprentice
Service advisor
Parts technician apprentice

Employer Benefits

Employers are eligible for up to $3,000 training incentive for a 12-week placement opportunity.
Employers gain an upcoming employee who has completed Ministry-approved level-one training.
Employers are eligible for up to $45,000 over four years in various federal and provincial tax incentives after registering their apprentice.

Areas of Employment

Automotive service departments
Garages and service stations
Retailers

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or General Education Development (GED), or equivalent
Must be eligible to work in Canada and obtain an Ontario apprenticeship

Additional Requirements

Minimum of G2 driver’s license required for work placement, by the beginning of September (after the April program start)
Write English and Math assessments facilitated by Centennial College
Attend an interview (by invite only, based on assessment results)

How to Apply

Contact:

Candice de Souza
Email: CdeSouza@CentennialCollege.ca
Telephone: 416-289-5000, ext. 52508

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