Dual-Credit Pre-Employment Automotive Service Technician
NEW PROGRAM!
Designed for: Students in grades 11 and 12
Delivery: In-person
Length: 8 months
Intake: Fall 2024
Overview
This program provides a condensed and focused curriculum to prepare you for a career in automotive repair quickly as well as an alternative entry route into the industry.
You will:
- learn how to perform routine maintenance tasks to keep vehicles running smoothly
- gain the ability to identify common issues in vehicles and perform initial diagnostic procedures to pinpoint problems
- learn the basics of repairing cars and light-duty trucks, setting a solid foundation for more advanced repair work in the future
- get hands-on practice using state-of-the-art tools and equipment
- learn safe working practices and how to use tools and equipment effectively
- gain expertise in wheel alignments, which are essential for vehicle stability and tire wear
- learn about suspension and steering
- learn how to service and repair braking systems
- learn the basics of electrical work in automotive repair.
You'll also have many valuable opportunities to work in an operation shop as an automotive service technician.
Is this the right fit for me?
This program is the right fit for students in Grades 11 or 12 who:
- enjoy working with their hands
- have mechanical aptitude and interest
- are detail-oriented.
Pathways to post-secondary
Graduates can pursue entry-level positions in the automotive industry and will be prepared to become sponsored automotive service technician apprentices.
Admission requirements
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
- at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 and
- at least 50% in Math 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3 and
- at least 50% in one Grade 11 Science.
The school board may require other prerequisites or co-requisites for admission into this dual-credit program. Check with your local school board for further information.
To qualify for graduation from SAIT, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete the course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | SAIT Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELTR-200 | Automotive Electrical | 1.5 |
| MOTR-202 | Automotive Related Subjects | 1.5 |
| MOTR-220 | Automotive Shop I | 6 |
| MOTR-221 | Automotive Theory IA | 3 |