Automotive Service Technician Training
Learn:
Combine your interest in mechanics with a working knowledge of electronics and computers to be an automotive service technician. You’ll do preventative maintenance, diagnose faults and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks. For more information check the Alberta Apprenticeship and Training website.Live The Learning:
Being an apprentice means you learn on the job as well as during the required training periods. An automotive service technician’s apprenticeship period is four years including a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training each year.The Lakeland Advantage:
Automotive service technician is one of eight trades offered at Lakeland College’s trade centre. You’ll learn in modern facilities and in small classes from instructors geared to your success.Live Your Career As A
Automotive service technician in:- an automotive repair shop
- specialty repair shop
- service facilities
- car and truck dealership
- large organizations with a vehicle fleet
- your own repair shop
- service manager or shop foreman
Continue Your Learning With:
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
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Campus Location
Vermilion Campus
Vermilion Campus
Program Length
4 Periods
4 Periods

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