Automotive Technician-Certificate

Overview

• One-year certificate
• September entry date
• Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg 
• Credit transfer opportunities:
  • High school credits
  • Credit toward the four-year motor vehicle mechanics apprenticeship
• Due to high demand, this funded program is open to Manitoba residents only. Applications received from non-Manitoba residents for this program will be cancelled and the application fee will not be refunded.
• International applicants please visit Academic Program, Dates and Fees for a listing of programs for international students, current availability and online application instructions.
• Upon completion of this program consider taking the Automotive Technician Diploma 

Description

This program gives you an understanding of the basic purpose, construction, operation, and service of component parts and assemblies of an automobile.You will develop the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, diagnose and repair motor vehicle units and components.

You will study internal combustion engines, brakes, steering and suspensions, electrical circuits & wiring, and basic vehicle maintenance.

Most training will take place at RRC Polytech’s auto mechanics workshop, an environment that will give you the practical experience required for industry employment.

This is a not an apprenticeship program, but may provide credit transfer opportunities towards apprenticeship.

The Government of Manitoba, Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade offers apprenticeship training that combines on-the-job practical skills development with levels of technical training. If you are interested in applying to an apprenticeship program,