Certificate in Automotive Service Technician
Program Descriptions
Foundation
In this 30 week program students will prepare to acquire training for employment as an apprentice Automotive Service Technician. This program is appropriate for students entering the industry on a permanent basis.
Hands-on shop experience is the basis from which skills are developed in the program. Students will learn various techniques in repairing, adjusting and replacing mechanical and electrical parts of automobiles and light trucks. Practical training in a shop environment will enhance students knowledge and skills in shop safety, use of hand and power tools, as well as mechanical and electrical repairs.
Students who complete the Automotive Service Technician Foundation program are eligible for credit for first level of apprenticeship technical training, as well as 450 work-based hours toward completion of the Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship program. Upon program completion students will be eliibible to write the Auto Service Technician level 1 COP exam.For further information you can also visit the Trades web site at www.kwantlen.ca/trades
Since this is a Red Seal trade additional information is available at http://www.red-seal.ca/Site/english/pdf/Automotive_Service_Technician_2005.pdf
Apprenticeship
The Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship requires apprentices to complete four levels of technical training (level 1 and 2 are each 6 weeks in length and level 3 and 4 are each 7 weeks in length) and 6000 hours of work-based training. For additional information on apprenticeship training refer to the Apprenticeship Technical Training section in this calendar.
Entrance 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
Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6130 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged. Due to the nature of this program, students should have satisfactory physical health.
Content
This program is offered Monday through Friday on a block intake basis. The content has been organized into modules to ensure maximum flexibility for individualized training.
- Measuring Instruments
- Shop Safety Practices
- Shop Tools and Equipment
- Fuel Systems
- Engine Theory and Repair
- The Drive Line
- Emission Control Systems
- Brakes and Tires
- Ignition Systems
- Steering Systems
- Electronic Engine Management
- Frame and Suspension Systems
- Standard Transmissions & Differentials
Required Courses:
- ASTA 1100 Safety, Communication, Tools and Fasteners
- ASTA 1110 General Automotive Services
- ASTA 1120 Electrical Fundamentals, Diagnosis and Repair
- ASTA 1130 Steering, Frames, Suspension and Wheel Alignment
- ASTA 1140 Automotive Braking Systems
- ASTA 1150 Welding
- ASTA 1160 The Internal Combustion Engine
- ASTA 1170 Power Train Fundamentals
- ASTA 1180 Engine Management and Control Systems
Note: Students must achieve 70% (B-) or better in all practical exams and tests to graduate from this program.
Special Equipment
Students will require appropriate steel-toed safety shoes or boots.
Foundation level service technician students must supply their own general hand tools complete with lockable toolbox; approximate cost is $750.00. The list is available both on the web site and will also be forwarded to the student on acceptance to the program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Automotive Service Technician.
