WHAT DOES AN AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIAN DO?
- repairs, adjusts and replaces mechanical or electrical parts on cars and light trucks
WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
- must be in grade 11 or 12
- good employability skills
- strong interest in entering industry
- mechanical aptitude is an asset
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- 20 graduation credits
- community-based work experience placements
- post-secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee
- Apprenticeship Technical Training certification Level 1 of Qualification
- easy transition to Apprenticeship Technical Training Level 2
- connections with industry employers
- students are registered as apprentices with SkilledTradesBC
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
- Hosted at Cariboo Hill Secondary School in partnership with Vancouver Community College
- Classes are held during the afternoon from September – June period 3, 4, 7, 8 (or Period 3 & 4 in semester 1 & 2)
- Students attend current school to complete other graduation courses during the mornings
- Work Experience placements are undertaken as available September through June
HOW DO I REGISTER?
- submit an application package
- participate in a program interview
