Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

You like to know how things work, and you want variety in your career. As an automotive technician you can expect a satisfying career with a diverse and challenging work week. The automotive industry is one of the fastest changing industries, with new technologies introduced all the time.

Faculty: Trades and Applied Technology | Duration: 30 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Automotive Service Technician program offers 2 classes each September. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Workplace Safety, Tools, Equipment, and Documentation, Braking Systems, Driveline Systems, Electrical Systems and Components, Steering and Suspension Systems, Body Components, Accessories, and Trim, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status; Mature students without Grade 12 will be required to complete an assessment test; Minimum 17 years of age; Valid B.C. driver’s license; See also Trades general admission requirements; Notes on Admission; Applicants should not be allergic to solvents and/or lubricants; Those with good reasoning, basic science, mathematical, study skills, and a strong mechanical aptitude will experience the most success; Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program

Domestic applicants: CAD 4,154 for the whole programme. Tuition (8 months x $519.36 per month); Fees - Nanaimo Campus. Tuition only; excludes student, activity, health plan and other mandatory fees. Source

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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