If you’re already working in the automotive industry, the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program will give your career as a mechanic an added boost. Over the duration of this four-year apprenticeship, you’ll develop your confidence through a mix of on-the-job training, technical experience and theory.
You’ll spend 80 per cent of your time with a qualified service technician in the shop. For the remaining eight weeks each year, you’ll be in our classrooms and shops, learning from skilled instructors and training on the same industry-standard equipment you’ll use on the job. When you graduate, you’ll have the theory behind the mechanics and the hands-on experience employers look for.
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After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready for work in:
- Service Facilities
- Automotive Shops
- Specialty Repair Shops
- Car and Truck Dealerships
- Organizations with Vehicle Fleets
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Automotive hoists in our Crooks School of Transportation facility
80%
of your class time is spent in the shop working with a qualified service technician
$73,818
the average salary of an Automotive Service Technician
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
Late August
Credential / Accreditation
Certified 'Journeyman' Papers
Duration
4 years
Application Deadlines
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Program Availability
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Admissions
This program is not available for International Students.
Academic requirements
- Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam.
- English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 and related career and technology studies recommended.
Additional information on apprenticeship and industry training is available on Alberta's Tradesecrets website.
You can apply for apprenticeship and industry training through MyTradesecrets.
To arrange a tour, call 403-320-3322 or toll-free 1-800-572-0103.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Provincial Building, Room 280
200 - 5th Avenue South
Lethbridge AB T1J 4C7
Telephone: 1-800-248-4823
Outside of North America: 1-403-476-9757
Fax: 403-381-5795
Ask about the Alberta Apprenticeship Scholarship Program. You might discover you’re eligible for a financial award!
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Delivery Formats
The Automotive Service Technician program is an apprenticeship program delivered face-to-face on campus but may have some blended and hyflex components.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship programs require eight to 12 weeks of classroom training each year in addition to on-the-job training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training.
On Campus
This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main Lethbridge College campus. Lectures, labs and hands-on training opportunities will all take place on campus in Lethbridge.
Courses
Apprenticeship programs require eight weeks of classroom training each year, in addition to on-the-job training.
Courses include:
- Emission control systems
- Fuel systems
- Hybrid electrical vehicles
- Vehicle system management, integration and vehicle networks
- Manual transmissions, transaxles and clutches
- Suspension and steering
Tuition and Fees
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$1,008.00
|
$161.25
|
$366.55
|
| Year 2
|
$1,008.00
|
$161.25
|
$132.90
|
| Year 3
|
$1,008.00
|
$161.25
|
$113.30
|
| Year 4
|
$1,008.00
|
$161.25
|
$85.90
|
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
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