Dawson Creek,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Automotive Service Technician Foundation Training in Dawson Creek Canada | Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College
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Dawson Creek Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,167
(c. USD8,732.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
This program includes Foundation and Level 1 Automotive Service Technician training following the ITA-approved curriculum. It fulfills the ITA requirement for progressing to Level 2 technical training. The Automotive Service Technician role is recognized as a national trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal program.
Automotive Service Technicians diagnose, inspect, and fix components in cars and light trucks. They frequently utilize computerized tools to assess, calibrate, and service essential vehicle parts including engines, steering mechanisms, brake systems, transmissions, suspensions, and electrical components. Their responsibilities also involve reassembling and verifying repairs against manufacturer specifications, along with conducting routine maintenance like wheel alignments, fluid changes, and engine optimizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:
• Grade 10 English, OR Career and College Preparation ENGL 030 (Intermediate/ Grade 10) with C+ or higher;
• Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10), OR Career and College Preparation MATH 030 (Intermediate Developmental Math), MATH 031(Intermediate Trades Math) or MATH 035 (Intermediate Algebraic Math) with C+ or higher,
OR
ESTR 037 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher;
OR
Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
• Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher
Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.
OR
Successful completion of the NLC POWER program.
Tuition
CAD
12,167