Automotive Service Technician

An automotive service technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and services mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and trucks.

In this program, students complete an 8-week Co-operative Education placement with a licensed automotive service technician, then attend Centennial College, Ashtonbee College for the 8-week “Level One” in-school apprenticeship training.

LEVEL ONE

Program Credits / Certification:

  • Earn 2-3 Cooperative education credits on Principal’s discretion
  • Earn a total of 2 Dual Credits upon successful completion of the Level One apprenticeship curriculum at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus
  • Complete a “Level One” apprenticeship training designation as a Automotive Service Technician with valuable work experience and extensive skills training

To Qualify:

  • Be a graduating student with all compulsory credits completed
  • Have experience and passion for a career as an auto service technician
  • Be in good academic standing with excellent attendance
  • Demonstrate strong work habits and a positive attitude
  • Have demonstrated mathematical skills
  • Be willing to travel across the GTA for classes and a Cooperative Education placement
  • Have minimum 65% Grade 11 University or College Mathematics

Candidates will be interviewed in late November or early December.

“This program helped me achieve my goals faster!”

-OYAP Level 1 Auto Service Tech student

Program Components Include:

  • Cooperative Education in-class preparation for community placement
  • A cooperative education placement with a licensed Automotive Service Technician as a sponsoring employer
  • 8 weeks at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus
  • Program runs from April through June

This program combines apprenticeship in-class training at Centennial College and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the Transportation Sector in an automotive service industry. Students in Grade 12 must be in their graduating year with a minimum of 26 credits.

The Peel District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MLITSD) and Centennial College have partnered to offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue a career as a Truck & Coach Technician.

Please see your Guidance Counselor or Cooperative Education teacher for assistance in completing an application form and the submission of all required documents.