Automotive Service Certificate
Contact:
Jim Peden
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
One Year Certificate
The Program
This Certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience to enter automotive service occupations. Students will learn basic skills in repairing, maintaining and overhauling a motor vehicle. Students will also learn skills for success in the workplace (communication skills, computer literary, customer service, team work and conflict management). The program covers the complete content of the First Period of Automotive Service Apprenticeship technical training. Graduates will be eligible to challenge the First Period Automotive Services Technician apprenticeship exam.
Once employed, graduates of the Certificate may continue their education by enrolling in Automotive Technician apprenticeship. When indentured as an apprentice, the time at RDC may be used as a credit towards apprenticeship. Other graduates will find employment in jobs in automotive service, parts, small engine repair, sales, RV repair, and repair of agricultural machinery.
Admission Requirements
1. 50% in Math 10 (Pure) or 50% in Math 20 (Applied) or Math 23 and 50% in ELA 10-1 or ELA 20-2
OR
2. College Board Placement Test
- a minimum score above the 43rd percentile on the English component of the College Board Placement Test (written on campus) or the Test of Adult Basic Education (written off campus) and a score of 2 on a writing sample.
- a minimum score above the 53rd percentile on the Math component of the College Board Placement Test (written on campus) or the Test of Adult Basic Education (written off campus).
Program Content
Fall Term
Winter Term
Graduation Requirements
You must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Program Cost Estimates