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is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.


Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing

Offered at Newton Campus
Description
This certificate program prepares students for employment in the parts and service industry as parts persons, service writers, control tower operators, warehouse persons and inventory clerks. This program is appropriate for students entering industry on a permanent level.
Hands-on experience is the basis from which skills are developed in the program. This program is developed around the individual needs of the students, and these needs will determine the actual length. The program is designed to accommodate past experience, and credit and/or placement will be given to students who can demonstrate learned skills plus the theoretical knowledge. This format will permit those students who have completed shop training in secondary schools to apply their credits to Kwantlen's program. The content has been organized into modules to ensure maximum flexibility for individualized training.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are in demand for such jobs as counter person, shipper/ receiver, inventory controller, outside salesperson, and for entry-level management positions. Graduates will be prepared to enter an apprenticeship.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following
  • Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen
  • Interview with instructor
Note: Students with disabilities must contact the program coordinator to discuss the required skills and competencies and ensure that accommodations can be made.
Due to the nature of this program, students should have satisfactory physical health
Content
This program is offered Monday through Friday on a continuous intake basis. The estimated length of the program is 7 - 9 months.
  • Stock handling procedures
  • (shipping, receiving and inventory control)
  • Office procedures and communications
  • Standard stock and materials
  • Parts Identification (Mechanical)
  • Support systems (Mechanical)
  • Support systems (Electrical)
  • Frames and chassis
  • Catalogue types and applications (Electronic, Paper and Fiche)
  • Power trains transmissions
Special Equipment
Students will require appropriate steel-toed safety shoes or boots
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program students are awarded a Certificate in Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing.
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