Automotive Service Technician
Trades & Technology
Training:
Red Deer College offers the Automotive Service Technician program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students.
Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of an Automotive Service Technician in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice.
Learn:
The term of apprenticeship for an Automotive Service Technician is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training each year.
An applicant who previously completed courses of study or work experience related to the Automotive Service Technician trade or who holds a related journeyperson certificate and has the employer’s recommendation may qualify for credit that could reduce the term of apprenticeship.
Employment Opportunities:
To work as an Automotive Service Technician in Alberta, a person must be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyperson or hold a recognized trade certificate.
Automotive Service Technicians are employed by automotive repair shops, specialty repair shops, service facilities, car and truck dealerships, and by large organizations that own fleets of vehicles. Experienced individuals may advance to service manager or shop foreman. Some Automotive Service Technicians open their own repair facilities.
Continue Your Learning:
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
Faculty and Staff Contact Information:
Gilbert Renaud - Chair
Phone: 403-342-3489 Email: ast@rdc.ab.ca
Barry Baitinger - Instructor
Phone: 403-356-4892 Email: Barry.baitinger@rdc.ab.ca
Brad Gabrielson - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3490 Email: Brad.gabrielson@rdc.ab.ca
Al Hurley - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3407 Email: Al.hurley@rdc.ab.ca
Jim Peden - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3488 Email: James.peden@rdc.ab.ca
Kelly Schropfer - Instructor
Phone: 403-342-3573 Email: Gilbert.renaud@rdc.ab.ca
Tim Wiebe - Instructor
Phone: 403-356-4863 Email: Tim.wiebe@rdc.ab.ca
Jeff Worth - Instructor
Phone: 403-343-4083 Email: Jeff.worth@rdc.ab.ca
Tuition 2011/2012:
Class Length Tuition Other Fees Student Pays
8 Weeks $760 $163 $923
Residence:
Rent includes all furnishings and most utilities, including cable. On-campus housing works on a first-come, first-serve basis and requires a $20 application fee. To learn more about living on-campus call 403-342-3257, or Glenice Grover, Residence Manager, at 403-342-3238.
Parking:
Student parking fees range from $96 to $112 depending on your choice of lots. This fee allows students to park during the fall, winter and spring terms from September 1 through to June 30. There is no charge for parking in the unreserved lots C-D-M-N-R-Q during the summer months (July 1 to August 31).
You may reserve a parking spot by submitting the completed application form along with the appropriate fee to the Cashiers Office. Payment must be received before the application will be processed. Our 2300 reserved stalls are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Cafeteria:
A full range of food service is available, including short order, full meals, sandwich, deli, take out, and a great variety of baked goods daily. Our food services include Tim Horton’s, The Library Cafe which serves Starbuck’s, Red’s Cafe, The Patch, Upper Crust, Grab ‘n’ Go, The Far Side Bar & Grill, and The Lift.
Notes:
Financial assistance is available to apprentices in a variety of forms: Several scholarships are available from Red Deer College, the Federal Government and the Provincial Government. Most apprentices are eligible for employment insurance (EI) while attending technical training. Based on need, financial assistance may be available to apprentices while attending training through Alberta Works – Apprenticeship Grant. More information and applications are available at the Student Funding & Awards, call 403-342-3254 or financialaid@rdc.ab.ca.
Curriculum:
Automotive service technicians take four periods of training. For information about the training, check out the course outline on the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training site http://www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca/
Automotive Service Technician (AST) 2011/2012 intakes are:
1st Period
Oct 24 – Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 – Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 – Apr 27, 2012
April 30 – Jun 22, 2012
2nd Period
Oct 24 – Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 – Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 – Apr 27, 2012
April 30 – Jun 22, 2012
3rd Period
Oct 24 – Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 – Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 – Apr 27, 2012
April 30 – Jun 22, 2012
4th Period
Oct 24 – Dec 16, 2011
Jan 3 – Feb 24, 2012
Mar 5 – Apr 27, 2012