BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Automotive Service Technician in Chilliwack Canada | University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
|
Chilliwack Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,184
(c. USD12,333.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
The Automotive Service Technician course equips students with foundational skills for careers in vehicle maintenance and repair. This program provides structured trade education combined with practical training to meet current industry demands. Participants gain comprehensive understanding of standard automotive systems in passenger vehicles and light trucks. Key learning areas cover:
Operating specialized tools
Maintaining brake, steering, and suspension components
Conducting engine maintenance and repairs
Servicing auxiliary engine systems
Working with electrical systems
Graduates may qualify for accelerated entry into the Auto Service Technician apprenticeship after program completion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
One of the following:
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Mature student status (19 years or older).
One of the following:
Completion of any Mathematics 10 (or higher grade) or equivalent (including Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072, or MATH 076) with a grade of C or better.
Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam.
Note: Students who have not been in any schooling for more than three years are strongly advised to take the recommended mathematics assessment test to determine level of preparedness. The assessment test may identify areas that require strengthening to optimize the opportunities for program success. In most cases, upgrading can be taken simultaneously with the program.
One of the following:
Completion of English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) with a grade of C or better.
Note: Students may also present Communications 12, English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
UFV Accuplacer Reading comprehension score of 80 or better, together with Accuplacer WritePlacer score of 5 or better on the 8-point scale.
UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) score of 41 or higher.
TOEFL iBT score of 80 with no section below 19. paper-based score of 550 with TWE score of 4.0 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5.
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Mature student status (19 years or older).
One of the following:
Completion of any Mathematics 10 (or higher grade) or equivalent (including Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072, or MATH 076) with a grade of C or better.
Successful completion of a UFV trades math entrance exam.
Note: Students who have not been in any schooling for more than three years are strongly advised to take the recommended mathematics assessment test to determine level of preparedness. The assessment test may identify areas that require strengthening to optimize the opportunities for program success. In most cases, upgrading can be taken simultaneously with the program.
One of the following:
Completion of English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) with a grade of C or better.
Note: Students may also present Communications 12, English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
UFV Accuplacer Reading comprehension score of 80 or better, together with Accuplacer WritePlacer score of 5 or better on the 8-point scale.
UFV CPT (Composition Placement Test) score of 41 or higher.
TOEFL iBT score of 80 with no section below 19. paper-based score of 550 with TWE score of 4.0 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5.
Tuition
CAD
17,184