Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Restricted Trade
Designated Red Seal Trade
Trade Code 310S
NOC 7321
Description
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel, brake, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements
Personal Qualities
- You will work indoors and tolerate loud noises, grease, oil and gasoline fumes and you may have unpleasant materials drip down onto your head, face and back
- You enjoy working to close and exacting tolerances
- You have the stamina to be on your feet for long periods of time and must bend down and reach up frequently
- You are not bothered by standing on concrete all day
- You have and use physical strength on the job
- You will have to keep up with new automotive technology
- You will make a significant investment in tools
- You like working with computers and computerized equipment
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You are able to cope with demands from friends and relatives who want you to fix their vehicles at a good price
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Review Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/228.shtml
Career Opportunities
- Automotive service technicians are employed at small, medium and large size establishments such as new car dealerships, used car sales outlets or at stand alone facilities
- Automotive service technicians may often move into running their own businesses
- Automotive service technicians may work as service advisors, work for suppliers or manufacturers, or work in sales
Educational/Training Requirements
- The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 12
- Completion of a 6,500 hour apprenticeship program is required
- If you have completed 7,220 hours of on the job experience/training but have not completed the Apprenticeship Program you may be eligible to challenge the Certification of Qualification
Training Availability
Regional OYAP Training Durham College – Whitby Campus Trade Related Programs
Automotive Pre-apprenticeship
Centennial College – Ashtonbee Campus
75 Ashtonbee Road
Toronto, ON M1K 5E9
416-289-5000 ext. 7256 www.centennialcollege.ca
Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program for Automotive Service Technician
Centennial College – Ashtonbee Campus
75 Ashtonbee Road
Toronto, ON
416 289-5300 or toll free 1-800-268-4419 www.centennialcollege.ca
Motive Power Technician – Service and Management
Durham College – Whitby Campus
1610 Champlain Avenue
Whitby ON L1N 6A7
905-721-3300 Apprenticeship Training Durham College – Whitby Campus
1610 Champlain Avenue
Whitby ON L1N 6A7
905-721-3300
Apprenticeship Subject Pathways www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf
