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 Skilled Trades BC 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 to attend an SD35 school for 2023/2024 school year
• Be 18 or younger on June 30, 2023
• Has not graduated from high school before starting the program
• Intention to graduate

Prerequisites

Check out the Automotive Service Technician Program Guide for more information about this program

Click the image above to see our Auto Program Guide

• Have completed before the start of the program:
  • Grade 10
  • English 11
  • Any Math 11
  • Auto 11 or equivalent
• 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