2013-14 University Calendar
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Automotive Service Technician: Apprenticeship

Description


Get the skills that pay the bills!

In BC, an individual can become certified as an Automotive Service Technician by completing the Automotive Service Technician apprentice program.  Apprenticeship programs are designed to provide students the full scope of knowledge and applied skills necessary to perform the occupation.  Apprentices have an employer to sponsor them and are registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). 

KPU delivers in-school technical training for Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.  The in-school technical training varies for each level and is 6 to 7 weeks in duration.  Upon completion of levels 1, 2 and 3 apprentices with sufficient work-based training hours will be eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification (CoQ) exam.  Additional information is available at: kpu.ca/trades/auto.

The pathway to becoming a certified Automotive Service Technician generally takes 4 years to complete the in-school technical training and work-based hours.. Apprentices will be eligible to write the Red Seal Inter-provincial Examination upon successful completion of all in-school technical training and 6000 work-based hours .  The Red Seal endorsement will be awarded upon completion of all requirements and is recognized in all jurisdictions across Canada; additional information is at: red-seal.ca.

Employment Insurance (EI) Eligibility

Provincial program financial supports must be applied for online through the Apprentice Online Portal at http://www.apprenticeonline.gov.bc.ca/ . It is recommended that apprentices apply for these supports four weeks in advance of the start of their technical training and application must be made no later than the first day of technical training.

Program Admission Requirements

The following program admission requirements apply:

Note: International student Application for Admission requires approval of the Dean.

Program Requirements

Automotive Service Level 1 (AAST 1010)

Automotive Service Level 2 (AAST 1020)

Automotive Service Level 3 (AAST 1030)

Automotive Service Level 4 (AAST 1040)

Other Information

Special Equipment

Students will require appropriate steel-toed safety shoes or boots.

Credential Awarded

KPU will report your in-school technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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