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Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician

Red Deer Polytechnic
rdpolytech.ca
100 Donald Blvd
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H5, Canada
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Program Type Journeyman
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Credential Type Certificate
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Length 4 Years
- Part Time Only
- Cooperative Education
- Continuing Education
- Distance Learning
Minimum:
- English 20-2
- Math 20-3
- Science 10
OR
A pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED)
OR
Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) tests
OR
Entrance Exam
Recommended:
- English 30-2
- Math 30-3
- Physics 30 OR Chemistry 30 OR Science 30
- Related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
The classroom instruction component of the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship training program at RDP involves traditional classroom theory delivery (may include blended learning), a variety of digital learning tools, various quizzes, examinations, and applied practical hands-on shop training.
Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faulty operations and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks.
Automotive service technicians adjust, test and repair engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions, electrical systems, and air-conditioning systems, and do wheel alignments. In large shops, they sometimes specialize in repairing, rebuilding, and servicing specific parts (e.g. transmissions, engines, electrical components, etc.). In smaller shops, automotive service technicians may work on a wider variety of repair jobs.
Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.
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Tuition $1,051.00 Year One
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Mandatory Fees $429.80 Year One
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Books/Supplies/Instruments $249.59 Year One
* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.
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Updated March 21, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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