Education

To become a certified automotive technician, a 3-5 year apprenticeship is required in all Canadian provinces except Quebec. An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training with a specific amount of in-class instructions. Your certification must include, completed courses in math, science and English. High school graduation is a must. After the training period, apprentices may be required to pass a provincial exam to become certified. Among these good physical health and work ethic are necessary. You can also take a "Motive Power" coarse through Fanshawe College. Personal skills include being logical and analytical and having good reading and communication skills. It is also very important that technician's have a good understanding of computers and technology due to computer systems becoming more complicated. Finally once you have become fully certified in your province you can then apply for your Red Seal. This allows you to be able to work anywhere in the country without having to re-certify.