Auto Service Technician

The 1-year Youth Train in Trades Auto Service Technician Program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn graduation credits, post-secondary credits and industry certification.

WHAT DOES AN AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIAN DO?

repairs, adjusts and replaces mechanical or electrical parts on cars and light trucks

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

must be in grade 11 or 12
good employability skills
strong interest in entering industry
mechanical aptitude is an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

20 graduation credits
community-based work experience placements
post-secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee
Apprenticeship Technical Training certification Level 1 of Qualification
easy transition to Apprenticeship Technical Training Level 2
connections with industry employers
students are registered as apprentices with SkilledTradesBC

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

Hosted at Cariboo Hill Secondary School in partnership with Vancouver Community College
Classes are held during the afternoon from September – June period 3, 4, 7, 8 (or Period 3 & 4 in semester 1 & 2)
Students attend current school to complete other graduation courses during the mornings
Work Experience placements are undertaken as available September through June

HOW DO I REGISTER?

submit an application package
participate in a program interview

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For more information,

Contact your School Career Advisor
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca