Apprenticeship Changes to the Automotive Service Technician Program
Please be advised as of January 1, 2010 the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship program will be updated to reflect the new Industry Standards for this trade. The Automotive Training Standards Organization has been working in consultation with the automotive industry to review the program standards for the Automotive Service Technician (AST) trade. This review has resulted in revisions to the program content to better reflect employer needs, as well as having the structure continue to align with the Inter-Provincial Red Seal certification. The new model will also introduce a change in the certification process for Automotive Service Technician programs, resulting in credentials after each program which will provide apprentices with the recognition for the training completed and skills acquired at the end of each program.
The new Automotive Service Technician (AST) training program now consists of four distinct progressive programs resulting in credentials - Automotive Service Technician 1, Automotive Service Technician 2, Automotive Service Technician 3, and Automotive Service Technician 4.The Automotive Service Technician trade will remain a Red Seal trade, with the Red Seal endorsement being granted upon successful completion of the Automotive Service Technician 4 program.
The implementation of the new Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship programs starts with transitioning apprentices into the new Automotive Service Technician 1 and the new Automotive Service Technician 2 programs as of January 1, 2010. Automotive Service Technician apprentices who have not completed any technical training will be transitioned into the Automotive Service Technician 1 program and apprentices that have completed level 1 technical training will be transitioned into the Automotive Service Technician 2 apprentice program.
All other apprentices will be transitioned into the new progressive apprenticeship programs at a later date.
For additional information please to the following links:
To obtain the apprentice information letter (link)
To obtain the employer information letter (link)
To obtain the Frequently Asked Question document (link)
Flow chart identifying the AST Progressive Credential requirements (link)
Steps for completing the AST 1 & 2 progressive credential programs (link)
Automotive Service Technicians examine, test and repair the parts and systems on cars and light trucks. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
They often use computerized diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and repair key vehicle components such as engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions and electrical systems.
The work of an Automotive Service Technician also involves reassembling and testing repaired items against manufacturers' standards, as well as performing preventative maintenance such as wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups.
Automotive Service Technicians also advise customers on the work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.
Automotive Service Technicians examine, test and repair the parts and systems on cars and light trucks. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
They often use computerized diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and repair key vehicle components such as engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions and electrical systems.
The work of an Automotive Service Technician also involves reassembling and testing repaired items against manufacturers' standards, as well as performing preventative maintenance such as wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups.
Automotive Service Technicians also advise customers on the work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.
Automotive Service Technician Profile
Automotive Service Technician (Automotive Service Technician 4) Profile Launch date - January 1, 2012
Program Outline
Automotive Service Technician (Automotive Service Technician 4) Program Outline (Launch date - January 1, 2012)
Click here for a list of ITA-approved institutions
CS011.3 Automotive Service Technician Challenge Package
Application for Sign-Off Authority (formerly known as Equivalency Status Application)
CS012.3 Automotive Service Technician Supervision and Sign-Off Authority
CS002.2 Automotive Service Technician
Information Guide: Preparing to Write an Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
This published information guide provides study techniques which can be used to prepare for writing the Interprovincial Red Seal examination for this trade. Topics which are discussed in the guide are: the National Occupational Analysis (NOA), studying for the Red Seal exam, sample Red Seal questions, and writing the Red Seal exam.
Inter-Provincial Examination Information
All of the Inter-Provincial examinations have an assigned number of questions based on each National Occupational Analysis (NOA) blocks and tasks. Refer to the table for an assigned number of questions per exam, the assigned number of questions per block section and the assigned number of questions per task for this trade.
For more information on the program, please contact:
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