Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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Do you enjoy working on or being around cars? Do you like working with your hands? This one-year program will kickstart your career as an automotive service technician. With a focus on hands-on training, Conestoga graduates are well-positioned to enter and be successful working in this trade. Throughout the program, you will develop a strong foundation of technical skills needed for the automotive field. You will practice safe working procedures in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment in 20,000 square feet of combined shop space. To round out your training, you will be introduced to fundamental business concepts. As a graduate, you will have an opportunity to receive exemption from Level 1 of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship in-school training. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Automotive Maintenance and Repair
AUTO1465

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Computer Applications
COMP1280

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Applied Mathematics
MATH1830

Motive Power Business I
MOTV2205

Level 2
Course details
Engine Systems I
AUTO1231

Electrical/Electronic Fuel and Emission Systems I
AUTO1250

Drive Train Systems I
AUTO1271

Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems I
AUTO1291

Automotive Repair Practices
AUTO1470

Career Launch
CDEV1820

Welding for Motive Power
WELD1610

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Identify basic motive power system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
Identify, inspect, and test basic engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Identify, inspect, and test basic electrical, electronic, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Identify, inspect, and test basic drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Identify, inspect, and test basic suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
Use a variety of test equipment to assess basic electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motive power systems and subsystems.
Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers’ updates.
Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards.
Apply business practices and communication skills to improve customer service. Ii vocational standard 5
Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
Perform soldering operations; welding and cutting using oxy-fuel; and welding using GMAW.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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