Motor Vehicle Trades Apprenticeships

   •  Automotive Service Technician

   •  Diesel Engine Mechanic

   •  Heavy Duty Equipment 

   •  Transport Trailer Technician

   •  Truck and Transport Mechanic

Two auto mechanics working under the hood of a truck diagnose engine trouble.

Program at a glance

Credential

Technical Training Certification

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Length

Varies

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
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Skills driven

Work in a garage or on a factory floor with vehicles of all shapes and sizes—from a vintage roadster to an electric car or heavy machinery; become the expert in your trade.

 

Schedules

Training will take place at Interurban Campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.

Automotive Service Technician (Harmonized)

7 weeks per level, each year; requires 4 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Level 1: 7 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
May 27, 2024July 12, 2024
July 15, 2024August 30, 2024
May 26, 2025July 11, 2025
July 14, 2025August 29, 2025
June 1, 2026July 17, 2026
July 20, 2026September 4, 2026
May 31, 2027July 16, 2027
July 19, 2027September 3, 2027

Level 2: 7 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024February 16, 2024
November 4, 2024December 20, 2024
April 14, 2025May 30, 2025
September 15, 2025October 31, 2025
February 23, 2026April 10, 2026
January 4, 2027February 19, 2027
November 8, 2027December 24, 2027

Level 3: 7 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
April 8, 2024May 24, 2021
January 6, 2025February 21, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
April 13, 2026May 29, 2026
September 14, 2026October 30, 2026
February 22, 2027April 9, 2027

Level 4: 7 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
November 6, 2023December 22, 2023
February 20, 2024April 5, 2024
September 16, 2024November 1, 2024
February 24, 2025April 11, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026
April 12, 2027May 28, 2027
September 20, 2027November 5, 2027

Diesel Engine Mechanic

8 to 10 weeks per level, each year; requires 2 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Level 1: 8 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

AvailabilityStart DateEnd Date
FullJanuary 2, 2024March 8, 2024
OpenJanuary 5, 2026March 13, 2026

Level 2: 8 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
September 11, 2023November 3, 2023
September 9, 2024November 1, 2024
September 8, 2025October 31, 2025
September 8, 2026October 30, 2026
September 13, 2027November 5, 2027

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized)

4 to 10 weeks per level, each year; requires 4 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Level 1: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026

Level 2: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
September 11, 2023November 3, 2023
September 9, 2024November 1, 2024
September 8, 2025October 31, 2025
September 8, 2026October 30, 2026
September 13, 2027November 5, 2027

Level 3: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
November 14, 2023December 22, 2023
November 12, 2024December 20, 2024
November 10, 2025December 19, 2025
November 9, 2026December 18, 2026
November 15, 2027December 24, 2027

Level 4: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
January 6, 2025January 31, 2025
January 4, 2027January 29, 2027

Transport Trailer Technician (Harmonized)

4 to 10 weeks per level, each year; requires 2 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Level 1: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026

Level 2: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

AvailabilityStart DateEnd Date
OpenFebruary 10, 2025March 7, 2025
OpenFebruary 8, 2027March 5, 2027

Truck and Transport Mechanic (Harmonized)

4 to 10 weeks per level, each year; requires 4 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.

Level 1: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
January 2, 2024March 8, 2024
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026

Level 2: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
September 11, 2023November 3, 2023
September 9, 2024November 1, 2024
September 8, 2025October 31, 2025
September 8, 2026October 30, 2026
September 13, 2027November 5, 2027

Level 3: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
November 14, 2023December 22, 2023
November 12, 2024December 20, 2024
November 10, 2025December 19, 2025
November 9, 2026December 18, 2026
November 15, 2027December 24, 2027

Truck and Transport Mechanic Level 4: 4 to 10 weeks

Standards and program outline are set by SkilledTradesBC for Red Seal Certification

Start DateEnd Date
February 10, 2025March 7, 2025
February 8, 2027March 5, 2027

*All dates are subject to change.

Note: Harmonized: apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Red Seal badge

Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program. 

Technical training

As an apprentice, you’ll spend about 80% of your time on the job, so you earn while you learn. In addition to that practical experience, you also need to sign up for a few weeks of in-school technical training each year.

You'll be in school about once a year to complete a level of in-school theory to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training varies but is usually between four and 10 weeks and includes a SkilledTrades BC exam.

Classes are held on the Interurban campus. Look over the class schedule with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Camosun.

Program standards and curriculum are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Tuition

Tuition is provided for each level

Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship

$778.75  Level 1

$778.75  Level 2

$778.75  Level 3

$778.75  Level 4

Diesel Engine Mechanic Apprenticeship

$1,397.50  Level 1

$1,118.00  Level 2

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship

$1,397.50  Level 1

$1,118.00  Level 2

$838.50  Level 3

$698.75  Level 4

Transport Trailer Technician Apprenticeship

$1,397.50  Level 1

$698.75  Level 2

Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeship

$1,397.50  Level 1

$1,118.00  Level 2

$838.50  Level 3

$698.75  Level 4

 

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

Apprentice Employment Insurance

Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.

Grants

The Government of Canada provides Funding programs and grants for training.

 

Let's get you started

Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.

To apply you must have a job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.

An apprentice must be sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact SkilledTradesBC to register you as an apprentice.

Steps to register

Contact us

If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at 250-370-3856 or tradesinfo@camosun.ca

Faculty/staff profile

Kyle Broad

Kyle Broad

Chair, Motor Vehicle and Metal Trades

broadk@camosun.ca
250–370–3786
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Faculty/staff profile

Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones

Instructor and Program Leader, Automotive Service Technician

jonesp@camosun.ca
250–370–3812
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Mark Price

Program Lead, Instructor, Heavy Mechanical

pricem@camosun.ca
250-370-3861
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Full bio

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship Office

Campus location

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Location link

Interurban Campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca .

 

Questions about your classes

For about the program contact 250-370-3856tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the Department Chair.