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Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver


The Auto Mechanic Training program provides students with organized learning experiences along with actual shop training, to equip them with the necessary knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair real automotive problems.

The automotive industry is changing. Several forces are driving these changes. Key factors include:

  • Advances in automotive technology which requires advance training to properly diagnose and repair today’s cars
  • Environmental concerns which forces car manufacturers to produce more fuel efficient vehicles and demands up to date auto mechanic training
  • Consumers are keeping their cars longer because of the financial crisis we are in. This in turn creates more auto mechanic jobs to keep these cars running properly
  • Steady retirement of the baby boomer generation which creates a large labour void in the automotive mechanic trade

According to Statistics Canada, 96% of those employed in the automotive mechanic trade work full time and the average auto mechanic salary is experiencing growth.

These factors combine to create a steady flow of Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver.

According to the government of Canada, more than one-third of jobs created in Canada will require a skilled-trade designation or a college diploma.

Vehicles themselves are also changing and becoming more complex. As a result, auto mechanics have become increasingly specialized. A combination of sophisticated designs and manufacturing, consumer demand and ever growing environmental concerns has fuelled a new generation of vehicles. The growing complexity of automotive technology means that cars must be serviced by skilled Automotive Mechanics

Formal training is essential to learning the auto mechanic trade. Technicians can now opt to specialize in certain systems like transmissions or electrical because of the intricacy each has developed. It is like becoming a Doctor!

We are faced with an aging population and many of Auto Mechanics will be entering retirement. Also many senior auto mechanics are not interested in training for the new generations of vehicles. All these factors combine to create thousands of Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver.

Automotive Mechanic Training Information

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Why Choose ATC?

Here are 4 reasons to choose Automotive Training Centre

Smaller classes for better learning outcomes

Flexible schedule: study while you work

Professional real world, industry experienced instructors

Intense hands-on training so you can master your skill set

Hunain Khan Automotive Service Technician

The length of the program was a key for me, no time wasting. You finish fast, you’re out faster in the trade. I f you have a little knowledge in mechanics, you’ll triple that knowledge in the time you spend there. If you don’t know anything, you’ll still learn what you need to get started. Spending time with instructors that have knowledge and experience makes you get an edge; they always had an answer for the questions I asked, and they backed it up with theory. I like the place, it’s organized, the equipment is sufficient and up-to-date, they have flexible hours and your able to work while doing your schooling. After graduating, I got to work in a garage that mostly handles trucks and when they saw what I could do and what I learned at the school, they knew I was able to do the work. All this because of the way I handled the tools, and the experience I got from all the hands-on knowledge I got at ATC.

Hunain Khan, graduate automotive technician program,

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