Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)

Program Overview

A diploma from the Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) program is your key to a world of opportunity in a high-tech, challenging industry where graduates are in high demand. This program focuses on hands-on learning guided by experienced, trade-certified faculty. Graduates can specialize in various motive power careers, including automotive, truck and coach, off-road equipment, marine and small engines, stationary equipment, and diesel engines. Additionally, the program equips students with essential business skills to help them secure the right job with the right employer.

Graduates fast-track their careers in the industry as they are eligible for exemption from the Level 1 and 2 in-school requirements for AST 310S apprenticeship training.

Program Structure

The Automotive Technician – Service and Management program is structured over a period of four semesters. The program is delivered in person at the Whitby campus, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience. Key features of the program include:

• Hands-on learning with experienced faculty
• Co-op option available for practical work experience
• Focus on essential business skills alongside technical training

Students will have the opportunity to apply for the co-op option during their first academic semester, which includes a four-month, paid work term between the second and third semesters. This integration of academic learning with workplace experience is designed to enhance students' professional networks and career paths.

Upon completion of the program, students will be well-prepared to enter the motive power trades with highly skilled trade qualifications and essential business communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills.

Featured Experiences

• Co-op Option: Students can apply for a co-op position to gain real-world experience and build professional networks.
• Hands-on Learning: The program emphasizes practical skills through workshops and labs.
• Experienced Faculty: Students learn from trade-certified instructors with extensive industry experience.
• Networking Opportunities: Co-op placements provide valuable connections in the automotive industry.

Career Options

Graduates of the Automotive Technician – Service and Management program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Automotive Technician: Diagnose and repair vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.
• Automotive Audio Technician: Specialize in installing and repairing audio systems in vehicles.
• Automotive Parts Counterperson: Assist customers in selecting and ordering automotive parts.
• Heavy Equipment Technician: Maintain and repair heavy machinery used in construction and other industries.
• Race Mechanic: Work with racing teams to prepare and maintain vehicles for competitions.

Other potential roles include automotive journalist, tire and lube technician, and sales representative, with opportunities available in auto parts stores, automotive service companies, car dealerships, and government or fleet operations.

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