About Automotive Service Technician – Apprenticeship in Northern Lights College
This program consists of Automotive Service Technician Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Technical training as per the ITA 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. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal program. 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.
Individuals who complete the Automotive Service Technician Foundation Program will receive a credit contribution for the Level 1 technical training and 450 work-based hours toward completion of the Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship program.
Career Prospects
Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Dealership Service Manager, Automotive Sales, or Automotive Business or Dealership Owner
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL: 78 IBT
Northern Lights College Highlights
University Type |
Community College |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Location |
Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
No. of Campuses |
7 |
No. of Programs |
571 programs |
Campus accommodation capacity |
310 students |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
Mode of Application |
Via email |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, CAAT |
Academic Fee (international students) |
332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21);
359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21) |
Financial Aid |
Available |
International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
Program Fee Type |
International |
2020/21** |
2021/22** |
Academic |
$332.00 /credit |
$359.00 /credit |
Career & College Prep |
$11.06 /contact hour |
$11.96 /contact hour |
Trades/Apprenticeship |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Vocational/Career Technical |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Job Education & Training |
n/a |
n/a |
Practical Nursing Diploma |
$19.67 /contact hour |
$19.67 /contact hour |
English as a Second Language |
$15.00 /contact hour |
$15.00 /contact hour |
Student Services Fees Table
Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).
Fee |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Library |
$ 6.52 |
$ 3.58 |
Facilities* |
$25.52 |
$14.02 |
Technology |
$19.70 |
$10.83 |
Other Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see
Service |
Fee |
Application Fees |
$ 25.00 (domestic) |
$ 100.00 (international) |
Convocation Registration Fee |
$ 30.00 |
NSF cheque |
$ 48.00 |
Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) |
$ 50.00 |
Replacement credential |
$ 25.00 |
Student cards (replacement only) |
$ 10.00 |
Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) |
$10 each + $0.25/page |
Supplemental Exam Fees |
$ 75.00/rewrite |
Unofficial Transcript |
Free |
Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) |
$ 10.00 + GST |
Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) |
$ 30.00 + GST |
Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) |
Free |
Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) |
$ 20.00/request |
Verification of Enrolment |
Free |