Automotive Technician, Foundation-Level 

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Automotive Technician, Foundation-Level

• Full-time program • Starts:

Selection process

wishing to enter this program. The

resumé and personal statement will

September • $2,981 (entire

Students are encouraged to submit a re-

be awarded a maximum of 3 points.

program) • 30 weeks

sumé and handwritten statement indi-

cating reasons for wishing to enter the

Maximum points available = 28

• Prince George campus

program as well as complete a test of

mechanical reasoning skills, and the

Careers

Provincial apprenticeship programs

College English/Math Achievement

Test (EMAT). These items are included

An apprenticeship is a formal written

This program introduces the auto-

motive repair and services industry

in the selection criteria listed below and

agreement between an employer, an

will be awarded points.

employee and the Industry Training

and prepares you for apprenticeship po-

sitions in:

Authority (ITA). Typically, 80-85% of

If the program is over-subscribed, stu-

an apprenticeship is work-based train-

• Dealerships

dents will be selected based on the se-

ing; the rest is technical training in the

lection criteria listed below:

• Specialty repair shops

classroom/shop.

1.

The letter grade for English 10, Eng-

• Parts departments

Most apprenticeships take four years.

lish 030 or Communications 11 or

To earn a certificate or ticket, appren-

• Service writer positions

equivalent will contribute its actual

tices must complete both work-based

points to the selection process: e.g.,

• And more

training and technical training, includ-

"A" = 4.0, "B+" = 3.33, etc.

ing examinations. After working as

2.

The letter grade for Principles of

apprentices for the period specified by

Admission requirements

Math 10, Applications of Math 10,

the ITA, graduates can write the Inter-

1. English 10, English 030 or equivalent

Math 030, Math 041 or equivalent,

provincial Standards Examination.

2. Applications of Math 10 or

will contribute its actual point to the

Graduates of the Foundation-Level

selection process: e.g., "A" = 4.0,

Principles of Math 10 or Math 041

Automotive Technician program (Entry

"B+" = 3.33, etc.

or equivalent with a "C" or higher

Level Trades Training) at CNC receive

(Effective Sept. 2012: Common Grade

3.

Credit in Physics 11 or equivalent

an ITA Certification of Completion and

10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace

with a grade of "C" or better will be

credit for level one technical training of

Math 11 or Trades Math 041 or Math

awarded 4 points.

their apprenticeship.

030 with a "C" or higher)

4.

The mechanical reasoning test will

Apprentices who want to schedule their

Students who do not meet the above

be awarded a maximum of 5 points.

technical training at CNC should contact

requirements may wish to consult with

5.

A passing grade in the English por-

CNC’s School of Trades. Apprentices

a CNC counsellor/advisor to determine

tion of the EMAT will be awarded a

and employers must register apprentice-

their eligibility on the basis of mature

maximum of 1 point.

ships with the ITA. For application

student status.

forms or more information, call 1-866-

6.

A passing grade on the Math por-

660-6011 or visit www.itabc.ca.

tion of the EMAT will be awarded a

Program outline

maximum of 1 point.

Topics include the following (not a

7.

Credit in one or more trades-related

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complete list):

courses at the Grade 12 level with a

• Heavy Duty Mechanics/Commercial

grade of "B" or better, or successful

Transport Mechanical Repair,

• Safety

completion of any foundation-level

Foundation-Level

• Employment skills

trades training program or docu-

• Motor Vehicle Body Repair

• Tools and equipment

mented experience of one year in a

Foundation Program

trade will be awarded 3 points.

• Maintenance

8.

Credit in any of the following: Eng-

• Brakes

Important dates

lish 11, Principles of Math 11, or

• Steering systems

equivalents, or Trades Math 042

• Classes: September 6, 2011 - April

• Electrical/electronics

with a "C" grade or better will be

13, 2012

awarded 3 points.

A complete list is available from the

• Christmas break: December 16, 2011

School of Trades at 250-561-5804, or

9.

Students are encouraged to submit a

to January 3, 2012

toll-free at 1-866-370-2111.

resumé and personal handwritten

statement indicating their reasons for

Revised: 11.08.02

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

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How to apply

See Applying to CNC

Useful websites:

• College of New Caledonia: www.cnc.bc.ca.
• Canada's Sector Council "Careers in Trades": www.careersintrades.ca 
• Interprovincial Standards "Red Seal": www.red-seal.ca
• Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: http://www.caf-fca.org/
• Industry Training Authority: www.itabc.ca
• Automotive Training Standards Organization: www.autoapprentice.com

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• Heavy Duty Mechanics / Commerical Transport Mechanical Repair, Foundation-Level

The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice . 

* Approximate tuition fees as of 2008-09 for entire program -- subject to change. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Includes fees such as Students' Union fee, technology fee, etc. Fees for international students are higher.