"Automotive Service Technicians" possess a 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 vehicle and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 kg.
OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS THE AST PROGRAM WILL BE CHANGING. WHERE ARE WE NOW?
SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
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Harmonized* |
Harmonized* |
Harmonized* |
Harmonized* |
*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in September 2017
**Current = Program stream for apprentices who've completed level 1 training before September 2017
If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact ITA Customer Service.
*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.
HARMONIZED PROGRAM INFORMATION - Level 1 & Level 2 in effect September 2017, Level 3 in effect September 2018, Level 4 in effect September 2019 |
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Program Profile |
Describes the requirements for apprentices and challengers to earn certification |
Download (194 PDF KB) |
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Program Outline |
Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers |
Download (822 PDF KB) |
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Exam Weighting Charts |
The Exam Weighting Charts for the Harmonized level exams will be made available as the Harmonized level exams are launched. |
Level 1 (132 PDF KB) Level 2 (130 PDF KB) Level 3 (130 PDF KB) Level 4 (131 PDF KB) |
| Foundation Outline |
Guidelines for the delivery of pre-apprenticeship training at ITA Recognized Training Providers |
Download (534 PDF 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.
- Instructions Download
- Application Form Download
- Employer and Statutory Declaration
Your AST Certification Guidebook
Your AST Certification Guidebook (Prior to 2017 Insert)
Program Updates:
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Transitioning to the Harmonized Program
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Exams (Standardized Level Exams & CofQ)
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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 190.08 KB)
- Program Outline
- Guidelines for delivery of technical training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 1.24 MB)
- Foundation Outline
- Guidelines for the delivery of pre-apprenticeship training at ITA Recognized Training Providers
- Download(PDF 288.41 KB)
- Guidelines on Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Examination
- Information guide about how to study for the IP Exam including sample questions
- Download(PDF 1.32 MB)
- Interprovincial (IP) Exam Table
- List of tasks that will be tested and number of questions on each task
- Download(PDF 28.21 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.
