Automotive Service Technician
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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.
Automotive service technicians begin by reading the work order and examining the vehicle. To locate the cause of faulty operation and repair it, they:
- use testing equipment, take the vehicle for a test drive, and/or refer to manufacturers' specifications and manuals;
- dismantle faulty assemblies, repair or replace worn or damaged parts; and
- reassemble, adjust and test the repaired mechanism.
Program Information
| Program | Information & Requirements |
| Apprenticeship |
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| Trade Qualifier |
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Program Credit
| Category | Information |
| High School Credit |
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| Related Trades |
Applicants with an Alberta or recognized trade certificate in one of the following trades may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship or Trades Qualifier program requirements.
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Supporting Resources
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| Trade Information | Get important information about the duties, working conditions, and skills and abilities needed to work in this trade. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
| Job Information | View job postings in this trade, and learn about the current job market, average wage and resources for finding a job. (You will be re-directed to the alis website.) | |
| Entrance Requirement | You must satisfy the educational requirements or pass the entrance exam to start an apprenticeship program. If you are writing the entrance exam, there are entrance-level competencies to help you prepare, as well as an exam counselling sheet and study guide. | |
| Course Outline | Get information on all of the program requirements and what you will learn. | |
| Technical Training | View a list of currently scheduled technical training classes. | |
| Financial Assistance | Student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information visit our Financial Assistance section, visit an Apprenticeship and Industry Training office or call toll-free to 1-800-248-4823. | |
| Examinations | Get exam counselling sheets for your upcoming apprenticeship, interprovincial or qualification exam. | |
| Recognized Credentials | A person who holds a valid recognized credential is permitted to work in Alberta, but some employers may require Alberta documentation as proof that the holder is allowed to work in the trade or that the holder's credential is recognized. | |
| Trade Regulation | For more information regarding tasks and activities, please review the Trade Regulation. |
