How to become an automotive service technician in BC
Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Journeyperson · British Columbia
Fix cars and light trucks. You need a four-year apprenticeship: paid work plus school blocks.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Automotive Foundation Program (BCIT / VCC)
30-wk automotive foundation at BCIT/VCC
Employer Sponsorship & SkilledTradesBC Registration
Register apprenticeship with SkilledTradesBC
6,000 Workplace Hours & 4 Levels of Technical Training
6,000 work hours + 4 technical training levels
Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
Pass Red Seal Interprovincial exam (70%+)
Certified Red Seal Automotive Service Technician
Certified Red Seal Automotive Technician
Automotive Foundation Program (BCIT / VCC)
30-wk automotive foundation at BCIT/VCC
Employer Sponsorship & SkilledTradesBC Registration
Register apprenticeship with SkilledTradesBC
6,000 Workplace Hours & 4 Levels of Technical Training
6,000 work hours + 4 technical training levels
Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
Pass Red Seal Interprovincial exam (70%+)
Certified Red Seal Automotive Service Technician
Certified Red Seal Automotive Technician
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You run computer diagnostics, inspect mechanical faults, and repair engines, brakes, transmissions, and suspension on cars and light trucks.
Use insulated safety gear when servicing high-voltage electric vehicle batteries and wear eye protection around hazardous automotive fluids.
You can advance to master diagnostic technician or shop foreperson solving complex vehicle electrical issues.
You can also step into dealership service management or open your own independent auto repair shop.
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