Shift your education This nine-month Automotive Technician certificate program is one of the best programs available for engine-lovers. Learn to thrive in a shop environment with your commitment to vehicle and customer service.

Gear-up with versatile skillsIn this program, you will learn to repair and service both cars and light-duty trucks with a focus on fundamental shop skills. From there, gain skills in repairing engines, powertrains and electrical systems. You will work inside our modern automotive shop at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, a 130,000 square foot building at our North Hill campus in Brandon.

Get to workYou will graduate with valuable, in-demand skills so you can take advantage of career opportunities at automobile dealerships, repair and service shops, as well as automotive component parts and body shops.

Pave your way to successSteer your career in the right direction with work experience during your time at Assiniboine. You will get essential on-the-job training as you meet with possible employers. Register as an apprentice within two years of completing the program, and your in-school technical training may count towards your Level 1 Automotive Service Technician.

Do you have a passion for vehicles and troubleshooting? Increase your skillset and keep things running smoothly in the automotive service industry.

1Why should you choose career as an Automotive Technician?

9-MONTH CERTIFICATE

FULL-TIME, ON-CAMPUS TIMELINE:

Program delivery options: North Hill Campus

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates find employment opportunities in automobile dealerships, automobile sales and repair shops, automotive component parts and rebuilding shops, and other related businesses.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent • Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40S or equivalent

English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information. 

UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES• Modern, well-equipped automotive shop • Industry-based practicum • Great employment potential for graduates

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTo graduate with an Automotive Technician certificate, students must successfully complete 66 academic credits and 3 practical credits.

The minimum passing grade for each course is indicated on the course outline.

CONNECTIONSStudents who successfully complete the accredited program with an accumulative average of 70% or better in the trade subjects and level for which the program was accredited, gain employment and register as an apprentice within two years of graduating, will receive credit for Level 1 in-school technical training and 900 hours in the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program.

Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible for students to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For up-to-date information on agreements, visit assiniboine.net/registrar or the program page.

PROGRAM FEES (DOMESTIC ONLY) Tuition, fees and Students’ Association fees total approximately $5,060.

Estimated cost for books and supplies is $4,730.

All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.

COURSES 2020-21

NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITSCOMM-0045 Communications 3

ELEC-0001 Electrical Science 3

ELEC-0013 Electrical/Electronic Systems 15

MECH-0054 Gas Engines 15

MATH-0109 Math - Automotive 1.5

WRKP-0061 Orientation & Shop Skills 10.5

MECH-0056 Power Trains Automotive 15

PRAC-0164 Practicum - AUTO 3

WELD-0001 Welding 1 3

Note: Timelines, applicable industry experience, and teaching methodology will depend on program delivery choice; program information sheets subject to change without notice. Visit assiniboine.net for the most up-to-date information.

NEXT STEPSApply now! Visit assiniboine.net/applynow. For more information on this program, visit assiniboine.net/automotive.