Automotive Service Technician  Foundation Program

 Program Description

This program is designed to take a student with little or no experience in the automotive field and give them the necessary skills for employment as an apprentice mechanic in the Automotive Service Technician trade.   Apprenticeship technical training credit for 1st year will be granted upon successful completion of the program.

Click on "ITA - Program Profile"  to view the  Automotive Service Technician Program Profile.

Course Content

General shop practice, automotive fundamentals, engines, basic test equipment, electrical systems, running gear, clutches, transmissions, rear axles, steering systems and braking systems, applied mathematics and safety education will be covered.

Hands-on

Strong emphasis is placed on practical training with numerous hands-on projects. Graduates should be able to develop enough skills to be hired on as an immediately productive employee—reducing the need for employers to invest further time and resources into training a new apprenticeship candidate.

Course Length

This Auto Service Technician Foundation  is a 30 week program. 

Commencement Date

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Admission Requirements

Educational

1. Completion of Grade 10 with Grade 10 Math and English (Grade 12 with Grade 11 Math, Physics and English recommended)
2. Acceptable score on Entry Assessment Test.
   (click here for information on this test)

NOTE: Students considering enrolling in Automotive, Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanics programs should be aware that it has been recommended that entry requirements for apprenticeships in these programs be raised from Grade 10 to Grade 12 or equivalent including English 12, or ENGL 060, Math 11, or MATH 051, and Physics 11, or PHYS 050, or Science and Technology 11. The minimum entry prerequisite for the province is currently successful completion of BC grade 10 or equivalent.

General Requirements

1. Good health
2. Mechanical aptitude
3. Must have safety boots and glasses
4. Must supply and launder your own coveralls
5. Must purchase welding gloves and welding hat

Costs

See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.

Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the  "TRU Trades & Technology Division Scholarship ". 

• Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
• $16.83 per month lab/studio fee

Contact:

Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services,  should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:

Click here to e-mail:  Registrars
1-250-828-5036

Questions regarding the Automotive - Foundation Program please contact:

John Wrigley - Automotive - Foundation Instructor
Ph:  (250) 828-5122
Fax: (250)371-5911

Mike Shields
Mechanics Instructor - Williams Lake
Ph:   (250)392-8120
Fax:  (250)392-4984

Lyle Hirowatari
Mechanical/Welding Chairperson
Phone:  (250)828-5130
Fax:        (250)371-5911

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