Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Automotive Service Technician.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is four (4).

3. Total Training Hours

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
  Tools, Equipment and Documentation in context Tools, Equipment and Documentation in context Tools, Equipment and Documentation in context
      Vehicle Networking Systems (Diagnoses) in context
      Vehicle Networking Systems (Repairs) in context
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.03 Implements specific safety protocols for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV)
      
Tools, Equipment and Documentation
  • 2.01 Uses tools and equipment
  • 2.02 Uses fasteners, tubing, hoses and fittings
  • 2.03 Uses hoisting and lifting equipment
  • 2.04 Uses electronic service tools and systems for diagnostics and programming
  • 2.05 Uses documentation and technical information
      
Communication Techniques
  • 3.01 Uses communication techniques
     Mentoring Techniques
  • 3.02 Uses mentoring techniques
  Engine Systems Footnote 1 (Diagnoses)
  • 4.01 Diagnoses cooling systems
  • 4.02 Diagnoses lubricating systems
  • 4.03 Diagnoses engine assembly
  • 4.04 Diagnoses accessory drive systems
    
  Engine Systems (Repairs)
  • 5.01 Repairs cooling systems
  • 5.02 Repairs lubricating systems
  • 5.03 Repairs engine assembly
  • 5.04 Repairs accessory drive systems
    
    Gasoline Engine Support Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 6.01 Diagnoses gasoline fuel delivery and injection systems
  • 6.02 Diagnoses gasoline electronic ignition systems
  • 6.03 Diagnoses gasoline intake and exhaust systems
  • 6.04 Diagnoses gasoline emission control systems
  
    Gasoline Engine Support Systems (Repairs)
  • 7.01 Repairs gasoline fuel delivery and injection systems
  • 7.02 Repairs gasoline electronic ignition systems
  • 7.03 Repairs gasoline intake and exhaust systems
  • 7.04 Repairs gasoline emission control systems
  
      Diesel Engine Support Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 8.01 Diagnoses diesel fuel delivery and injection systems
  • 8.02 Diagnoses diesel intake and exhaust systems
  • 8.03 Diagnoses diesel emission control systems
      Diesel Engine Support Systems (Repairs)
  • 9.01 Repairs diesel fuel delivery and injection systems
  • 9.02 Repairs diesel intake and exhaust systems
  • 9.03 Repairs diesel emission control systems
    Vehicle Networking Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 10.01 Reads diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • 10.02 Monitors data
  • 10.03 Tests system circuitry and components
  • 10.04 Interprets test results
  
    Vehicle Networking Systems (Repairs)
  • 11.01 Updates component software
  • 11.02 Replaces components
  • 11.03 Repairs system circuitry and components
  • 11.04 Verifies vehicle module communications system repair
  
Driveline Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 12.01 Diagnoses drive shafts and axles
 Driveline Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 12.02 Diagnoses manual transmissions and transaxles
  • 12.04 Diagnoses clutches
  • 12.06 Diagnoses final drive assemblies
   Driveline Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 12.03 Diagnoses automatic transmissions and transaxles
  • 12.05 (AWD) Diagnoses transfer cases
Driveline Systems (Repairs)
  • 13.01 Repairs drive shafts and axles
 Driveline Systems (Repairs)
  • 13.02 Repairs manual transmissions and transaxles
  • 13.04 Repairs clutches
  • 13.06 Repairs final drive assemblies
   Driveline Systems (Repairs)
  • 13.03 Repairs automatic transmissions and transaxles
  • 13.05 (AWD) Repairs transfer cases
Electrical Systems and Components (Diagnoses)
  • 14.01 Diagnoses wiring and electrical systems
  • 14.02 Diagnoses starting/charging systems and low voltage (12 volt) batteries
 Electrical Systems and Components (Diagnoses)
  • 14.02 Diagnoses starting/charging systems and low voltage (12 volt) batteries
  • 14.03 Diagnoses lighting and wiper systems
 Electrical Systems and Components (Diagnoses)
  • 14.05 Diagnoses electrical options and accessories
  • 14.07 Diagnoses advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components
 Electrical Systems and Components (Diagnoses)
  • 14.04 Diagnoses entertainment systems
  • 14.06 Diagnoses instrumentation and information displays
Electrical Systems and Components (Repairs)
  • 15.01 Repairs wiring and electrical systems
  • 15.02 Repairs starting/charging systems and low voltage (12 volt) batteries
 Electrical Systems and Components (Repairs)
  • 15.01 Repairs wiring and electrical systems
  • 15.02 Repairs starting/charging systems and low voltage (12 volt) batteries
  • 15.03 Repairs lighting and wiper systems
 Electrical Systems and Components (Repairs)
  • 15.05 Repairs electrical options and accessories
  • 15.07 Repairs advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components
 Electrical Systems and Components (Repairs)
  • 15.04 Repairs entertainment systems
  • 15.06 Repairs instrumentation and information displays
      HVAC and Comfort Control Systems (Diagnoses) Footnote 2
  • 16.01 Diagnoses air flow control systems
  • 16.02 Diagnoses refrigerant systems
  • 16.03 Diagnoses heating systems
      HVAC and Comfort Control Systems (Repairs)
  • 17.01 Repairs air flow control systems
  • 17.02 Repairs refrigerant systems
  • 17.03 Repairs heating systems
Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Diagnoses)
  • 18.01 Diagnoses steering, suspension and control systems
  • 18.02 Diagnoses braking and control systems
  • 18.03 Diagnoses tires, wheels, hubs and wheel bearings
 Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Diagnoses)
  • 18.01 Diagnoses steering, suspension and control systems
  • 18.02 Diagnoses braking and control systems
 Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Diagnoses)
  • 18.04 Diagnoses advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components related to steering, suspension and braking systems
  
Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Repairs)
  • 19.01 Repairs steering, suspension and control systems
  • 19.02 Repairs braking and control systems
  • 19.03 Repairs tires, wheels, hubs and wheel bearings
 Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Repairs)
  • 19.01 Repairs steering, suspension and control systems
  • 19.02 Repairs braking and control systems
 Steering, Suspension, Braking, Control Systems, Tires, Wheels, Hubs and Wheel Bearings (Repairs)
  • 19.04 Repairs advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components related to steering, suspension and braking systems
  
Restraint Systems, Body Components, Accessories and Trim (Diagnoses) Footnote 3
  • 20.02 Diagnoses wind noises, rattles and water leaks
  • 20.03 Diagnoses interior and exterior components, accessories and trim
  • 20.04 Diagnoses latches, locks and movable glass
     Restraint Systems, Body Components, Accessories and Trim (Diagnoses)
  • 20.01 Diagnoses restraint systems
Restraint Systems, Body Components, Accessories and Trim (Repairs) Footnote 4
  • 21.02 Repairs wind noises, rattles and water leaks
  • 21.03 Repairs interior and exterior components, accessories and trim
  • 21.04 Repairs latches, locks and movable glass
     Restraint Systems, Body Components, Accessories and Trim (Repairs)
  • 21.01 Repairs restraint systems
      Hybrid and EV Systems (Diagnoses)
  • 22.01 Diagnoses hybrid vehicle systems
  • 22.02 Diagnoses electric vehicle (EV) systems
  • 22.03 Diagnoses high voltage batteries
  • 22.04 Diagnoses hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) HVAC systems
      Hybrid and EV Systems (Repairs)
  • 23.01 Repairs hybrid vehicle systems
  • 23.02 Repairs electric vehicle (EV) systems
  • 23.03 Services high voltage batteries
  • 23.04 Repairs hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) HVAC systems