PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (From NIC website)
You will train in a shop similar to that found in a normal work environment in order to develop the necessary skills to succeed. Special emphasis is placed on brake system servicing; steering, suspension service and wheel alignment; scheduled vehicle service; vehicle electrical and electronic systems; safety; and troubleshooting techniques.
With successful completion of this program, graduates are eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification exam for Automotive Service Technician 1.
Upon entering into an apprenticeship, graduates will receive a 450 hour time credit from the ITA toward the time required to complete their apprenticeship.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Automotive Service Technicians are one of the most in demand trades currently according to the BC Labour Market Review.
Past graduates have worked for companies in town such as;
Canadian Tire, Comox Valley Hyundai, Comox Valley Nissan, Courtenay Mazda, Jerry’s Auto Works Ltd, , Seeco Automotive, Wade’s Auto Works ltd.
APPRENTICESHIP DETAILS
A carpentry apprentice must complete a four-year program including 6000 workplace hours and 780 in-school hours of training completed in four levels of training, each for six to seven weeks. After completion and achievement of a passing grade, the apprentice will hold the B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship, B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and the Inter provincial Standard Endorsement also known as Red Seal.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
North Island College
(Campbell River Campus)
1685 S Dogwood St
Campbell River, BC
How do I get started?
- Meet with the Career Teacher at your school
- Plan your Grade 11 & 12 classes
- Complete a SD71 District Train In Trades Application
- Meet with a Work Experience coordinator to set up a work experience placement
- Sign up for S.T.E.P.
- Apply for a Trades Sampler program
- Meet with your school counselor to ensure you are programmed into the right courses
How should I timetable my courses?
Below are 3 sample timetables showing the pathway and required courses needed between Grade 10 – 12 so a student could take the Aircraft Structures Program in their Grade 12 year at NIC.
Sample Timetable #1
Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
English 10 Math 10 CLE 10/Elective 10 PE 10 |
English 12 Science 11* Socials 11 or 12 *Elective 11 (CLE11*) |
NIC Auto Service Technician Counts as Grade 12 Electives Note: Requires “N” license as program is in Campbell River |
English 11 Socials 10 Science 10 Elective 10/Elective 10 |
Transportation Trades Sampler (Includes WorkPlace Math 11) CLC/Capstone |
Sample Timetable #2
Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
English 10 Math 10 CLE 10/Elective 10 Elective 10/Elective 10 |
English 11 Science 11 Elective 11 Elective 11 |
NIC Auto Service Technician Counts as Grade 12 Electives Note: Requires “N” license as program is in Campbell River |
Socials 10 Science 10 PE10 Elective 10/Elective 10 |
English 12 CLC/Capstone |
Sample Timetable #3 (SD71 WILL NOT FUND Tuition)
Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | After Grade 12 |
English 10 Math 10 CLE 10/Elective 10 Elective 10/Elective 10 |
English 11 Science 11 Elective 11 Elective 11 |
English 12 CLC/Capstone Elective 12 Elective 12 |
NIC Aircraft Structures *NOT FUNDED by SD71* |
Socials 10 |
Socials 11 or 12 Elective 11 (CLE11*) Math 11 Elective 11 |
Transportation Trades Sampler (Includes WorkPlace Math 11) |
Who can/do I talk to?
G.P. Vanier Career Office
Phone: 250-338-2110
Career Teacher: Ross Jamison
Career Coordinator: Kelley Giorgianni
Mark R. Isfeld Career Office
Phone: 250-334-4628
Career Teacher: Peter Lineger
Career Coordinator: Randy James
Highland Career Office
Phone: 250-339-5525
Career Teacher: Jacques Nijhof
Career Coordinator: Tracey.MvKinney
Glacier View Career Office
Phone: 250-338-2752
Career Coordinator: Dawn Stevens
District Trades Coordinator
Steve Claassen
Cell: 250-897-5632
Email: Steve Claassen@sd71.bc.ca
TRADES PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS
If you will complete any of the following applications digitally, make sure you download and save them to your computer first before completing. You can use the Fill & Sign feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader to sign it.FILLABLE - District Application - Trades 2020 (Can be done at home and brought to Careers Teacher)
FILLABLE - Grade 12 SLP - Fall 2020 (Can be started at home and brought to Careers Teacher)
ITA Youth Train In Trades Application Form (To completed once accepted to program)
NIC Trades Application -Sample Only (See a school's Careers Department for actual one)