Trades - Apprenticeship
Automotive Service Technician Further Study
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Journeyperson
Program Length
4 training periods
New credential
Alberta's new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act is adding another credential for successful journeypersons. Certificates through advanced diplomas will be granted based on the number of credits in the particular trade. One apprenticeship credit is equal to 300 on-the-jobs hours or 15 classroom hours.
Your credential helps employers recognize your level of education as well as help you if you pursue further education.
Automotive service technicians receive an advanced diploma.
Continue your learning
- You may take specific professional development courses offered by the dealership or business where you work.
- Take a second or third trade. For example, you might want to also do heavy equipment.
- You also have the option of earning Blue and Red Seals. The automotive Red Seal has been around since 1959.
Blue Seal
This Alberta certification encourages journeypersons to study business. Earning your seal requires 150 hours of study at an approved institution (Lakeland qualifies). See the Blue and Red Seal page (link above) for more information.
Red Seal
Your Red Seal indicates you’ve passed an interprovincial exam and can work in any part of Canada.