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Auto Mechanic Certification


What you need to know about our auto mechanic certification in Toronto

To become a certified auto mechanic in the province of Ontario, you will need to complete auto mechanic certification Toronto, defined as a person who “repairs, adjusts and replaces mechanical and electrical parts of automobiles and light trucks in a retail automotive business.”

The auto mechanic certification Toronto program is comprised of three levels, each requiring 240 hours of training. You also need to complete:

  • 6000 workplace hours
  • 125 tasks and a written exam for each level

To achieve the Red Seal Certification, a designation that enables you to work in any Canadian Province or Territory, you need 9,720 documented hours of directly related work experience.

Employment prospects are highly promising because 96% of those employed as auto mechanics work full time and are experiencing earnings growth. You should also know that over 162,000 individuals across Canada are employed as auto mechanics.

Potential Auto Mechanic Employers

  • New Car Dealers
  • Retail Automotive Repair Facilities
  • Custom and specialty shops
  • Heavy Duty Truck Repair Facilities
  • Organizations with Fleet Vehicles
  • Owning your Own Automotive Repair or Specialty Shop
  • Auto and Truck Rental Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Warehouse Distributors
  • RV Dealers
  • Marine Dealers
  • Motor sport Dealers

To learn more about the attractiveness of an auto mechanic salary in Toronto, read our web pages on:

Entry level positions for individuals with auto mechanic certification

  • Lube Specialist
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Brake and Alignment Specialist
  • Mobile Electronics Installer
  • Audio/Visual Installation Technician

Auto Mechanic Opportunities for occupational advancement

  • Muffler Specialist
  • Front End Technician
  • Electrical Specialist
  • Engine Technician
  • Fuel Specialist
  • Tune Up Technician
  • Emissions Specialist
  • Transmission Specialist
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Journeyman Mechanic
  • Assistant Manager, Installation Department, Aftermarket Retail Store
  • Owner, Mobile Electronics Installation Company
  • Service Manager

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