Trades - Pre-employment
Pre-employment Automotive Service Tech Courses
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
16 weeks
Required Courses
| AS 101 Safety, Materials and Tools - 2 credits |
| This course follows the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training automotive service technician curriculum and is designed to help students acquire the ability to describe safet work procedures, identify materials and demonstrate the use of tools. |
| AS 102 Suspension and Steering - 4 credits |
| This course follows the Alberta and Industry training automotive service technician curriculum. This course is designed to help students acquire the ability to identify and service suspension and steering systems. |
| AS 103 Brake Systems - 3 credits |
| This course follows the Alberta and Industry training automotive service technician curriculum and is designed to help students acquire the ability to identify and service brake systems. |
| AS 104 Electrical - 2 credits |
| This course follows the Alberta and Industry training automotive service technician curriculum. This course is designed to help students acquire the ability to identify and service electrical systems. |
| AS 105 Basic Maintenance - 1 credit |
| This course follows the Alberta and Industry training automotive service technician curriculum. This course is designed to help students acquire the ability to identify and describe maintenance procedures. |
| AS 106 Pre-employment AST practicum - 3 credits |
| This course is 4-weeks or 120 hours (whichever is completed first) of work experience upon the completion of initial classroom studies. The student is assigned to a training position within the automotive repair industry. This practical provides the student an opportunity to observe and contribute to the day-to-day operations of an automotive service technician under normal operating conditions. The primary objective is to obtain the basic skills to function safely in the workplace and complete assigned tasks. P/F. |
| SA 120 Safety Training - 0 credits |
| This course prepares workers to recognize safety hazards, to avoid dangerous actions and to perform basic rescue when needed. The course includes a variety of safety modules but not limited to: WHMIS, H2S Alive, CPR and First Aide, Confined Space Entry, Defensive Driving, Transport of Dangerous Goods, Construction Safety Training System. Modules are chosen based upon the needs of the individual class. Each module includes a combination of both theory and practice. Upon successful completion of written and practical examinations, the candidate is issued a certificate. All modules are delivered by accredited in-house staff or by contracted outside agencies. P/F. Pre/co-requisites: None |