# Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship

This program consists of Automotive Service Technician Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Technical training as per the SkilledTradesBC prescribed curriculum. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal program.

Automotive Service Technicians examine, test and repair the parts and systems on cars and light trucks. They often use computerized diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and repair key vehicle components such as engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions and electrical systems. The work of an Automotive Service Technician also involves reassembling and testing repaired items against manufacturers' standards, as well as performing preventative maintenance such as wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups.

The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council.

Career Prospects

Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Dealership Service Manager, Automotive Sales, or Automotive Business or Dealership Owner

Details

Intakes

LocationLevelStartingTypeFort St John1September 2026Cohort Fort St John2November 2026CohortFort St John3January 2027Cohort Fort St John4April 2027Cohort 

Length

Level 1 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.
Level 2 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.
Level 3 is 210 hours; approximately 7 weeks long.
Level 4 is 180 hours; approximately 6 weeks long.

Estimated Program Fees

Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.

Domestic Fees

TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesTotalLevel 1$ 784.98$ 70.73$ 117.65$ 973.36Level 2$ 784.98$ 70.73$ 188.51$ 1,044.22Level 3$ 784.98$ 70.73$ 117.65$ 973.36Level 4$ 672.84$ 69.23$ 110.86$ 852.93

International Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
FeesInternational
Medical InsuranceTotalLevel 1$ 3,072.30$ 70.73$ 117.65$ 289.80*$ 3,550.48Level 2$ 3,072.30$ 70.73$ 188.51$ 289.80*$ 3,621.34Level 3$ 3,072.30$ 70.73$ 117.65$ 289.80*$ 3,550.48Level 4$ 2,633.40$ 69.23$ 110.86$ 289.80*$ 3,103.29

*Per four months

Still have questions?

Contact:

info@nlc.bc.ca if you are a domestic student

info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are an international student

trades@nlc.bc.ca  if you are currently an NLC student

Admission Requirements

Eligibility as indicated by SkilledTradesBC.

Important Notes

The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.

Students must provide personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, coveralls, etc.).  Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.

The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBC.

Program Requirements

Residency Requirement100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the DeanMinimum Grade Requirements70% minimum in all courses

Levels: 

ASTA 100 - Automotive Service Technician Level 1 (210 contact hours)

ASTA 200 - Automotive Service Technician Level 2 (210 contact hours)

ASTA 300 - Automotive Service Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (210 contact hours)

ASTA 400 - Automotive Service Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship (180 contact hours)

Credential

Training results are reported to SkilledTradesBC