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Automotive Repair and Service Training in Surrey


Auto Service Operations also called Fixed Operations is a key function in repair shops, dealerships and other automotive companies.

Get on the fast track to a new career with Auto Repair and Service Training

Depending on your role, you could be responsible for providing customer service, finding a part, estimating collision damage or serving as a liaison with the technicians that service and repair cars.

Automotive Training Centres provides hands-on auto repair and service training for the three key functions within Fixed Operations –Car Estimator , Automotive Service Advisor, and Automotive Parts. It’s a great career opportunity – and you will be pleased to know that there are often immediate openings.

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Admissions Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to acceptance into the program.

  • The minimum entrance requirements are 19 years of age prior to the start of the study and/or graduation from Grade 12 (or equivalent).
  • Satisfy one of the following language proficiency requirements:
  • Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages (Countries list can be found here: https://www.autotrainingcentre.com/automechanic-auto-body-school-surrey/english-language-requirements-for-international-students)
  • This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
  • Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages ** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS.)
  • Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
  • Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.

Mature student applicants:

  • If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
  • Provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and
  • Complete an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation Reading, Writing, WritePlacer) with these minimum scores:
  • Reading 230
  • Writing 230
  • WritePlacer 4

English language proficiency tests:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
  • Overall score of 5.5 minimum
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
  • Overall score of 46 minimum
  • Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online)
  • Overall score of 40 minimum
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online)
  • Scores of listening 6, speaking 6, reading 5, writing 5 minimum
  • Duolingo English test (DET)
  • Overall score of 95 minimum
  • Pearson test of English (PTE) academic
  • Overall score of 43 minimum
  • Cambridge English qualifications B2 first exam (FCE)
  • Overall score of 160 or “C” minimum
  • Cambridge linguaskill
  • Overall level of B2 minimum
  • LanguageCert academic
  • Overall level of B2 minimum
  • The Michigan English test (MET)
  • Overall level of B2 minimum
  • iTep academic
  • Overall score of 3.5 minimum
  • Eiken
  • Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimum

*This program has been approved by the Private Training Instititutions Branch (PTIRU) of Ministry of Advanced Education.
https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/

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

Kevin Gore-Barrow Automotive Service Technician

My name is Kevin Gore-Barrow,

My interest in cars began at a young age, and that interest was mainly influenced by a close friend. Growing up on the Caribbean Island of Antigua, drag racing is what led me to my obsession with cars. How an engine works and all that is involved in that sparked my interest. I gained some experience working in a few shops, but I still wanted to learn more and hoped to one day become a professional Automotive Service Technician. I did some research online which led me to The Automotive Training Centres. I moved to Vancouver to attend this institution, and I am happy I did.
My instructor was very helpful, teaching me the different systems and parts of an automobile , how they work and also the correct procedures in which to test and diagnose different problems. The staff at ATC made my time here very pleasant, I could not have asked for anything better. The experience and knowledge I have gained from my school has made me fully confident to make my way in the Automotive Industry. I am now a proud graduate of The Automotive Training Centre, and on my way to fulfilling my dream. Thank you ATC for all the knowledge I have gained, and the encouragement and the great learning environment which helped me to become successful in this program. I am now on my way to a successful career thanks to ATC.

Proud Graduate
Kevin Gore -Barrow

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