Automotive Service Technician

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An automotive service technician diagnoses malfunctions in automobiles, buses and trucks and repairs them. They work on all parts of both gas-powered and diesel-powered motor vehicles, perform scheduled maintenance and advise customers on work performed, general vehicle conditioning and future repair requirements. Automotive service technicians also perform safety checks for licensing and insurance.

Potential employers include automotive dealerships, garages, service stations, specialty shops, manufacturers and public transit systems.

Trade By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard

For Current Exams

Red Seal Occupational Standard

For Future Exams to be Developed
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Assiniboine College (All Levels)
  • Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8-8*
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8-8*
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
6-6*
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
6-7*
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

*2024 Technical Training Standard – effective April 2025 (for all apprentices)

2024 Training Standards

2018 Training Standards

Implementation Schedule

2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2018 Standard Level 1 - 2024 Standard
Level 2 - 2018 Standard Level 2 - 2024 Standard
Level 3 - 2018 Standard Level 3 - 2024 Standard
Level 4 - 2018 Standard Level 4 - 2024 Standard

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,500
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required

Red Seal Exam Information

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Frontier Collegiate Institute

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Garden Valley Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Kildonan East Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Culinary Arts Program

    • Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Technology

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Auto Mechanics Program

    • Maples Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Minnedosa Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Murdoch MacKay Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Portage Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • R. D. Parker Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Roseau Valley School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Swan Valley Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Virden Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Technician Program

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Automotive Technology Program
      1
      Motor Vehicle Mechanic Technician Program
      1 & 2
      Motor Vehicle Mechanic - Diploma Program

    • University College of the North - The Pas

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Automotive Service Technician Program