Automotive Service Technician - 310S

Mohawk College Certificate
Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the Automotive Service Technician trade.

Program Highlights

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  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • “Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
  • In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
  • You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What you'll learn

  • Develop skills to perform maintenance and mechanical repairs to any part of the motor vehicle.
  • Develop diagnostic capabilities and superior workmanship in the area of mechanics.
  • Major automotive assemblies, engines, running gear, chassis, electrical and fuel systems.
  • Acquire sound theoretical knowledge and practical applications to meet the challenges of increasingly complex vehicles and testing techniques.
  • Develop craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, personal pride, desirable work attitudes and a keen sense of responsibility in public and personal safety.

 

Program length and format

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Apprenticeship Community 4 Levels

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Accessible description of the apprenticeship program format

Start: Find an employer or sponsor for your training. 

Register: Register with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU)

Level 1: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 2: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 3: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 4: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Completion: Become a Journeyperson by successfully completing the certificate of qualification (C of Q) Exam. 

* For exact length and availability of this program, visit the Ministry Funded – Apprenticeship Training Dates . To learn more about your specific program format and length, please contact the your Program Coordinator or Employment Training Consultant at the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities for availability.

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Program delivery

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Admission

Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to registered apprentices who are members in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).

Please contact your Employment and Training Consultant at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for availability.

Learn more about Apprenticeship.

Red Seal Trades

Upon successful completion of this program you are able to apply for a Red Seal endorsement.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills 

This apprenticeship consists of 7,220 hours:

  • 6,500 hours of on-the-job work experience with your employer
  • 720 hours of in-school training at Mohawk College

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

View the training standard for this trade

The Curriculum Standards are developed by the Ontario College of Trades in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.

Career Opportunities

 

 

Your future career options:

  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Automotive Mechanical Installer and Servicer
  • Motor Vehicle Inspector and Tester

Where you could work includes: 

  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 
  • Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Opportunities for grads:

  • Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)

Educational Pathways

 

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
 

Pathways within Mohawk

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

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Automotive Service Technician pathways map

 

Pathways beyond Mohawk

See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.

Program Coordinator

Canadian Domestic Students

Fennell Campus (FF)
Multiple Intakes

View apprenticeship training dates

Please contact your Employment Training Consultant at the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for additional availability.

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