Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)

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Prospective students must be registered apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). For more information on apprenticeship training contact your local Employment Ontario apprenticeship office.

Program description

This 721-hour program, is based on 3 Levels and is designed to provide the apprentice with theoretical knowledge of all aspects of automotive repair, including the practical training necessary to complement the apprentice's on-the-job training experience. Completion of all three levels of this program provides the graduate with an Ontario College Certificate titled Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Service Apprenticeship.

Program details

Code: 0706
Delivery: Apprenticeship
Length: 721 hours
Start: Varies
Campus: Guelph
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

Program contacts

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Trades & Apprenticeship

Fees & payment

  • Fees are set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as per the Offer of Classroom Training.
  • Books, safety equipment, tools, and parking fees are additional. For details, visit Orientation & support.
  • Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Awards & scholarships

Conestoga College's Student Financial Services administers many awards, bursaries, scholarships and academic grants. Information and application forms for numerous awards, bursaries and scholarships are administered by Student Financial Services.

Many program-specific awards are administered by individual programs. Students should speak to their faculty or program coordinators about additional awards available in their program specific areas.

Courses

Level 1

Course details

Work Practices
AUTO1010

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a basic working knowledge of recommended trade work practices; construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of tools and equipment; setup and safety for oxy-acetylene cutting and heating; in addition to demonstrating a basic working knowledge of a personal computer.
  • Hours: 28
  • Credits: 2
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Engine Systems
AUTO1021

Description: In the theory portion of the course, students are introduced to the construction and operating principles of cylinder blocks, crankshafts and related components. In addition, they will study engine failures and how to analyze these issues. Students then move into the shop and have the opportunity to practice and develop skills related to the disassembly, inspection and testing of these engine-related components.
  • Hours: 35
  • Credits: 2
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Electrical/Electronic and Emissions Systems
AUTO1030

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of electrical system circuits and components. Additionally, students will review light and heavy duty lead acid batteries, gasoline fuel systems, intake and exhaust systems and emission control systems; demonstrating a basic working knowledge of the design, layout and interpretation of electrical system wiring diagrams.
  • Hours: 98
  • Credits: 7
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Drive Train Systems
AUTO1045

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of power train clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, and manual transaxle assemblies.
  • Hours: 35
  • Credits: 2
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Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems
AUTO1050

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of suspension systems, and hydraulic brake systems, as well as tires and rims.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Level 2

Course details

Air Conditioning Systems
AUTO2010

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of major air conditioning systems heating and ventilation systems.
  • Hours: 28
  • Credits: 2
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Engine Systems
AUTO2021

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the purpose, construction and principles for cylinder head, valve train and forced induction assembly components.
  • Hours: 35
  • Credits: 2
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Electrical/Electronic and Emission Systems
AUTO2030

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical definitions and fundamentals of applied test equipment; the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of the following: major cranking systems and control circuits; charging systems and control circuits; electronic ignition systems and controls; fuel characteristics; gasoline electronic fuel injection systems; and engine management/engine control systems.
  • Hours: 98
  • Credits: 7
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Drive Train Systems
AUTO2041

Description: In this course, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principals, testing and servicing of front-wheel drive (FWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD) drivelines, final drive assemblies, automatic transmissions/transaxles and torque converters.
  • Hours: 35
  • Credits: 2
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Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems
AUTO2050

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of suspension systems, manual and power steering systems, brake systems and the purpose and application of alignment angles and measurements.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Level 3

Course details

Automotive Apprenticeship Examination Preparation Course
AUTO0210

Description:

This 30-hour course is designed to assist the apprentices with their preparation to write the Certificate of Qualification exam for the Automotive Service Technician trade. It will consist of a review of the materials taught during the three levels of in-school training. Common areas of difficulty will be determined and additional in-depth review of these areas will be provided. This program is sponsored totally by the MLITSD and has no grade assigned.

  • Hours: 30
  • Credits: 0
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Work Practices
AUTO3010

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of automatic climate control comfort systems, and body and trim.
  • Hours: 28
  • Credits: 2
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Drive Train Systems
AUTO3021

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing, servicing and applications of automatic transmissions / transaxles, four-wheel and all-wheel drive systems, and alternate / hybrid drivelines.
  • Hours: 35
  • Credits: 2
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Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems
AUTO3030

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of vehicle alignment, along with anti-lock and power assist systems; in addition to a working knowledge of vehicle driveability problems and suspension, steering and brake electronic monitoring devices.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Electrical/Electronic and Emission Systems
AUTO3040

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of the following: vehicle wiring, lighting, power accessory and instrumentation systems; supplemental inflatable restraint systems; major electronic distributorless ignition systems; major gasoline electronic fuel injection systems; major engine management emission control systems; and demonstrate knowledge of the introductory information and fundamentals of original equipment manufacturers' (OEM) vehicle optional security and convenience systems, diesel electrical fuel injection systems.
  • Hours: 98
  • Credits: 7
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Engine Systems
AUTO3050

Description:

Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the purpose, construction and operating principles of lubricating, cooling, and accessory drive systems. Students will also disassemble, diagnose, and reassemble a failed internal combustion engine.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Program outcomes

  1. Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
  2. Perform foundational trade-related practices to include the use of fasteners, hoists, lifting and welding equipment.
  3. Disassemble and assemble automotive components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of shop practices.
  4. Diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic components and powertrain management systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  5. Use a variety of test equipment, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques to assess automotive electrical/electronic systems, fuel systems, and subsystems.
  6. Diagnose and repair automotive fuel and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  7. Diagnose and repair automotive engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  8. Diagnose and repair automotive drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  9. Diagnose, repair and maintain automotive suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  10. Diagnose and repair automotive climate control systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.

Program handbook

Program handbook

Graduate opportunities

A successful graduate can become a shop foreman, service advisor, service manager, parts delivery or parts counter representative, parts manager, general manager or shop owner.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home


Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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