Automotive Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code8527
- Credential TypeOntario College Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Apprenticeships
- 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 length notice: This program is listed as 33 weeks in length. However, the exact duration may vary depending on when funding is confirmed, which can affect the program start date. In some cases, the program may run for 31–32 weeks.
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.
* Program length notice: This program is listed as 33 weeks in length. However, the exact duration may vary depending on when funding is confirmed, which can affect the program start date. In some cases, the program may run for 31–32 weeks.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- Automotive service technician apprentice
- Service advisor
- Parts technician apprentice
Employer Benefits
Employer BenefitsAreas of Employment
Areas of EmploymentAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or General Education Development (GED), or equivalent
- High school credentials from outside Canada must be assessed as equivalent to high school in Canada by WES or ICAS, which are academic credential evaluation services
- Write English and Math assessments facilitated by Centennial College
Additional Requirements
- Permanent status in Canada (convention refugee, permanent resident or Canadian citizen)
- Documented permanent address in Ontario at time of application
- Minimum of G2 driver's license (valid)
- Attend an interview (by invite only, based on assessment results)
Safety Requirements
In labs, the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to be worn at all times:
- CSA-approved safety shoes or boots with a steel or composite toe
- Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
- Clothing safety considerations: no loose clothing; arms and legs must be fully covered (no T-shirts or shorts). Coveralls are optional
- For the welding lab: in addition to PPE, welder’s gloves and welding goggles are required
- Once a work placement is secured, a basic tool set will be provided. Students will need to purchase any additional tools of the trade required by the automotive shop or dealership for their placement
Please note: Only the basic tool set is provided, and only once a work placement is secured. The remaining items above must be supplied by the student and are, unfortunately, not supplied by the program.
How to Apply
Step 1: Email AST.PreApp@CentennialCollege.ca.
Step 2: Look out for the reply, which will include a link.
Step 3: Sign up at the link and click submit to be notified if the program is funded by the Ministry for the upcoming funding year.
Step 4: Once you sign up to be notified, simply wait for notification when the program is funded, which is generally sometime in March.
Funding updates usually arrive in March each year. The program starts once a year in April, pending funding.
Prospective applicants can apply only after the program is funded for the year. The application process for that year will be shared once funding is confirmed.
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