Graduates will analyze and solve automotive system problems, to diagnose and repair mechanical, electronic, and electrical automotive components and systems, and to use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to support automotive transportation.

Program Contact:
John Ikola
705-235-3211 - ext. 2196
ikolaj@northern.on.ca

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may work in the motor vehicle industry as a trainee, apprentice mechanic or parts/salesperson in a specialty automotive environment.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester 1
EL1120 Electrical and Electronics I
EN1592 Communication Fundamentals
GN1033 Health and Safety
IN1092 Computer Methods - Trades Software
MA1002 Mathematics and Precision Measurement I
MP1003 Trade Practices and Applications I
MP1005 Engines I
MP1006 Drive Train - Systems I
WE1092 Welding I

Semester 2
BU4063 Introduction to Small Business
EL1003 Elective I
EL2005 Electrical and Electronics II
EN1582 Applied Communications I
MA2022 Mathematics and Precision Measurement II
MP2004 Engines II
MP2005 Air Intake, Exhaust and Fuel Systems
MP2016 Steering, Suspension and Brakes I

Semester 3
EL3004 Electrical and Electronics III
MP3002 Placement
MP3003 Auto Body Repair and Refinishing
MP3004 HVAC
MP3006 Steering, Suspension and Brakes II
MP3012 Fuels II
MP3013 Service Management
MP3023 Drive Train - Systems II