"Automotive Service Technicians" possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drivetrains, suspension, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), restraints, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 kg.
*Please be aware that apprentices must report work-based training hours at each program level in order to receive a CofQ at that level. See the program update for complete details.
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| Record Book | Your AST Certification Guidebook |
CHALLENGE CERTIFICATION/RECOGNIZE PRIOR EXPERIENCE |
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If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. OR If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies. |
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| Instructions | How to Apply | Download (PDF 159.66 KB) |
| Application Form | Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option) | Download (PDF 178.62 KB) |
| Employer Declaration | Document of relevant work experience | Challenge Declaration Forms |
| Statutory Declaration | Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted | Challenge Declaration Forms |
Program Updates:
- October 2021: All Current (pre-harmonized) levels have been phased out. Apprentices who have completed Current Level 2 (CL2) or Current Level 3 (CL3) and are interested in registering for Harmonized Level 3 (HL3) or Harmonized Level 4 (HL4) of training are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering to discuss potential gaps in their training. Please see the Transition Update or the Transition Plan for details.
- OPSN Archives
- If you have any questions, please contact ITA Customer Service
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Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) and Standardized Level Exam (SLE) Updates
Exam Weighting Charts (CofQ and SLE) Exam Acronyms (CofQ and SLE) |
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Interprovincial Exam Updates
Interprovincial Exam Information |
Program Information
The documents below offer detailed information specific to this program.
- Program Profile
- Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification
- Download(PDF 240.35 KB)
- Program Outline
- Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 824.74 KB)
- Foundation Outline
- Guidelines for the delivery of pre-apprenticeship training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 533.89 KB)
Challenge Certification/Recognize Prior Experience
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification.
OR
If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
