About the Program
- The Langley School District offers the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Automotive Service Technician program at Aldergrove Community Secondary School. This full-time program, in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University, offers SD35 students the opportunity to participate in SkilledTradesBC recognized Level 1 Technical Training. Students earn high school course credits, as well as post-secondary credits, while learning the required skills and knowledge to become an apprentice upon program completion.
Develop Professional Industry Skills
- Analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain automobiles from basic through advanced automotive systems
- Operate professional diagnostic and repair equipment
- Develop a deeper understanding of the sophisticated technology in today’s vehicles
Requirements
- Be registered in the Langley School District
- Be 18 or younger on June 30 of application year
- Have not graduated from high school before starting the program
- Have intention to graduate
Prerequisites
- Have completed before the start of the program:
- Grade 10
Click image above to view Auto Program Guide.
- English 11
- Any Math 11
- Auto 11 or equivalent
- Grade 10
- Strongly recommended:
- Physics 11
- Recommended:
- Experience in a garage/auto shop
Keys to Success
- Regular attendance and a solid commitment to the program
- Demonstrate maturity and job readiness to work in the industry
- Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with team members
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Learn More
- Check out the Automotive Service Technician Program Guide for more information about this program
- Still have questions or want to apply? Contact your school’s Career Advisor or use our Contact Form
- Career Trek video – Learn about the work of an Automotive Service Technician from northern B.C. and discover how they solve problems with vehicles
- SD35 Automotive Service Technician Program Tour video – See the classroom and equipment and meet the program’s instructor
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