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Diploma of Automotive Technician
Diploma of Automotive Technician

Diploma of Automotive Technician

  • ID:RRC010033
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Automotive, Auto/Power Mechanics, or Heavy Duty Equipment Education
    • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in:
      • The Automotive Technician-Certificate program or Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic program at Red River College, Assiniboine Community College, or University College of the North with an average of 70% or better.
        or
      • The Automotive Technician-Work Experience program previously offered by Red River College with an average of 70% or better.
        or
      • A grade 12 automotive technology program, including:
        • One credit in each of the following courses:
          • Grade 12 English
          • Grade 12 Math
          • Grade 10 Science
        • A grade of 70% or better in both theory and practical.
        • Your transcript must indicate the program is accredited for Level 1 of Apprenticeship Manitoba’s Automotive Service Technician (AST) program.
        • If you apply while enrolled, you must provide a letter from your high school indicating the program is accredited for Level 1 of Apprenticeship Manitoba's AST program.

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 50
  • CLB (LINC) (Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available., 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.0, 4.5, 3.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
  • LSI (Language Studies International), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 42
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 18

Course Information

This program supplements the Automotive Technician-Certificate program to develop the skills you need to work with advanced electrical and electronic systems in the automotive technician field.

Classroom instruction will broaden your knowledge in the automotive electronics area and will cover other advanced systems such as: engine management, fuel injection, and ABS brakes.

This is a not an apprenticeship program, but may provide credit transfer opportunities towards apprenticeship. The Government of Manitoba, Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade offers apprenticeship training that combines on-the-job practical skills development with levels of technical training.

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Year 2

  • Term 3Credit Hours

  • AUTO-2061Automotive Electrical

  • AUTO-2062Electrical Diagnosis

  • AUTO-2063Starting and Charging

  • AUTO-2064Engine Management

  • COMM-1182Communication for Transportation

  • MATH-2196Advanced Math for Transportation

  • SAFE-1028WHMIS

  • SEMR-9209General Safety Training

  • Term 4Credit Hours

  • AUTO-2179Suspension and Steering

  • AUTO-2203Wheel Alignment

  • AUTO-2205ABS

  • AUTO-2210Advanced Engine Repair

  • AUTO-2214Clutches and Manual Transmission

  • AUTO-2216Differentials

  • SCIE-2023Advanced Science for Transportation

  • SEMR-9561AC-227 Accreditation for Level 2

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.
  • Improve your language proficiency.
  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.
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Pathway Courses

Certificate of Automotive Technician gives you an understanding of the basic purpose, construction, operation and service of component parts and assemblies of an automobile. You will develop the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, machine, calibrate and reassemble motor vehicle units and components. You will study internal combustion engines, automatic and standard transmissions, brakes, steering, electrical circuits, wiring and fuel systems.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program have found employment in automotive service stations, dealerships, and specialty shops.

There is a high demand for qualified technicians with electrical and electronics skills. This program is designed to meet the needs of industry by developing technicians with these skills. 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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