The purpose of this program is to provide students with skills and knowledge required to be employed 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. This program is developed around the individual needs of students. The program is designed to accommodate past experience: credit and/or advancement will take place if students can demonstrate learned skills and theoretical knowledge. This format will permit students who have completed shop training in secondary schools to apply these credits to Kwantlen’s program.
Students who complete the Automotive Service Technician Foundation program are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training. For further information you can also visit the Trades website at www.kwantlen.ca/trades
Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following:
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.
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.
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Measuring Instruments
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Shop Safety Practices
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Shop Tools and Equipment
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Fuel Systems
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Engine Theory and Repair
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The Drive Line
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Emission Control Systems
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Brakes and Tires
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Ignition Systems
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Steering Systems
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Electronic Engine Management
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Frame and Suspension Systems
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Standard & Automatic Transmissions
Required Courses:
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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.
Entry-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 website and will also be forwarded to the student on acceptance to the program.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Automotive Service Technician.