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Automotive Service Technician ACE IT program

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The Automotive Service Technician partnership program provides training for entry into the automotive mechanical repair trade. In this career program, secondary students explore automotive service careers and complete level 1 apprenticeship technical training.

Learn more about Automotive Service Technician Certification from the Industry Training Authority.

The program

• is for Grades 11 and 12 students, and adult learners under 19 working towards graduation
• combines secondary and post secondary programming and provides dual credit
• depending on length of program provides 8-32 high school credits, industry training credit for level 1 apprenticeship, college certification and concurrent registration
• includes apprenticeship technical training (7 week option) or an automotive mechanical repair foundation program (30 week option) depending on your experience

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Step 1: Preparation

Option 1 Apprentices (7 week college program) - complete prior to registration:

• A Secondary School Automotive program at one of the recommended schools see step 2
• Math 11 applications or principles and English 11 at 60%, and
• At least 120 hours of Work experience with an automotive service technician

Option 2 Automotive Mechanical Repair Foundation program (30 week college program):

• Requires 60% in Math 11 A or P and English 11
• At least 30 hours Work experience or job shadow with an automotive service technician

Step 2: Secondary School program (optional)

Option 1 Apprentices - Students complete automotive courses at one of the following secondary schools prior to attending College Program:

• Cowichan Secondary
• Esquimalt High
• Parkland Secondary
• Spectrum Community
• Stelly’s Secondary
• Victoria High School

Step 3: College program @ Camosun’s Interurban campus

Option 1

• Complete Step 2 and the application process to register for the apprenticeship class
  

Option 2

• Complete the application process to register for the Foundation program.

Upon Completion: When you successsfully complete the program you'll receive a certificate of completion from the College and qualify to write the ITA Automotive Service Technician level 1 certificate of qualification.

Costs

• $36.41 Application Fee
• $500 books (approx.)
• Tuition fees are paid by the school district
• You cover costs of books and personal protective equipment and tools

Note: Ancillary Fees are waived therefore registration does not include a bus pass.

Contact

For more information about the Automotive Service Technician ACE IT Program, contact the Career Counselling Department at your school, or the SIP office at 250–370–4828.