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Business Manager Salary

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It pays to take the business manager training offered by Automotive Training Centre

You know what happens when demand for a specific job goes up. Salaries also go up. That’s exactly what is happening for Sales and Leasing Professionals, a job category that requires business manager training.

Employment prospects for these individuals are promising for the following reasons:

a growing shortage of well trained individuals to fill sales occupations
Service Canada predicts there will be strong demand for qualified candidates in Sales and Service, Business, Finance and Administration” because this sector will account for more than 45% of all retirements over the next five years. “

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Take business manager training to become an automotive industry F&I manager

Formal f&I manager training prepares you for a rewarding career as an Automotive Business Manager, a critically important position that requires nothing less than 110 competency.

A fully training f&I manager is highly valued because he or she has the expertise to handle wide ranging responsibilities, including the sale of more flexible consumer friendly products, finance and vehicle leasing.

Despite ongoing restructuring, the automotive industry remains one of the world’s largest and most important business sectors. Moreover, a surge in demand is expected as consumers make purchases that would normally have been made in the last two years.

Need another reason to invest in f&i manager training? Job Futures 2000 predicts that more than one-third of all jobs created in Canada will require a skilled trade designation or a college diploma.

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Automotive Service Technician Foundation

Auto Mechanic Training Vancouver

The Auto Mechanic Training program provides students with organized learning experiences along with actual shop training, to equip them with the necessary knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair real automotive problems.

The combination of both classroom theory (40%) and hands-on training (60%) offers the auto mechanic student the experiences that are required for entry-level Auto Mechanic Jobs. This Auto Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship program prepares students to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types and makes of cars. The Automotive Training Centre Instructors all have relevant field experience and provide a practical and knowledgeable source of education to our students.

The Auto Mechanic Training program includes:

Introduction to the Automotive Industry and Shop Safety
Preventive Maintenance
Service Wheels, Tires, Hubs and Bearings
Operation & Service Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation and Servicing of Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation & Service Suspension Systems
Operation & Service Steering Systems
Wheel Alignment
Welding Fundamentals
Service the Drive Lines and Drive Axles
Electrical Fundamentals
General Electrical Systems Diagnostics
Service Gasoline Engine
Service Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Operation & Service Ignition Systems
Operation and Servicing Fuel Injection Systems
Service Emissions and Computer Control System

Automotive Mechanic Training Information

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 Institutions Branch (PTIB) of Ministry of Advanced Education.

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How to Become an Auto Mechanic in Vancouver?

The Auto Mechanic applicant must be 19 years of age or a high school graduate to enter the Auto Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship Program. All students go through a qualifying interview to ensure that they are suitable for the program.

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The combination of both classroom theory (40%) and hands-on training (60%) offers the auto mechanic student the experiences that are required for entry-level Auto Mechanic Jobs. This Auto In the interview we are looking for the needed language and math skills for the program of study. If there is a concern about their English or math skills, students will be given the ATC Test of Language and Math Comprehension to determine their level of competence.

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Automotive Technician Foundation Program

Our Automotive Technician Foundation program provides lots of real hands-on experience in our fully equipped shop where you’ll learn to handle all the relevant tools and equipment for success. In your class, our computer animated automotive software will ensure you obtain a visual understanding of key concepts for the trade, providing a rapid learning experience.

Automotive Technician training in BC

The combination of both hands-on shop experience (60%) and classroom training (40%) offers our Automotive Technician students the best preparation for a great career in the auto industry servicing all makes of cars, including EV’s. Employment results after graduation are outstanding. Automotive Training Centre Instructors have decades of valuable experience in this trade. They’ll ensure you obtain the best knowledge and experience needed in today’s modern shops.

The Auto Mechanic Training program includes:

Introduction to the Automotive Industry and Shop Safety
Preventive Maintenance
Service Wheels, Tires, Hubs and Bearings
Operation & Service Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation and Servicing of Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation & Service Suspension Systems
Operation & Service Steering Systems
Wheel Alignment
Welding Fundamentals
Service the Drive Lines and Drive Axles
Electrical Fundamentals
General Electrical Systems Diagnostics
Service Gasoline Engine
Service Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Operation & Service Ignition Systems
Operation and Servicing Fuel Injection Systems
Service Emissions and Computer Control System

Automotive Mechanic Training Information

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/

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Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Certification in BC

In BC upon successful completion of our designated and approved 43 week Automotive Technician Foundation program, students may achieve credit for their 1st year apprenticeship by contacting SkilledTradesBC. Graduates of our program may also receive credit hours towards their 1st year apprenticeship.

How Automotive Technician Certification works

The Auto Mechanic Certification (Apprenticeship) has 4 levels
Each Level is approximately 180 hours of complementary training
A total of 6480 hours of paid, on the job experience with an employer, is also needed to obtain your trade certificate
You will need to pass practical assessments and a written exam at each level

In Canada the Auto Mechanic Career is a recognized trade which means that Auto Mechanic professionals, whom have obtained their status of journeymen, are able to obtain a “Red Seal” endorsement on their Certificate of Qualification. They will need to successfully complete an Inter-Provincial Standards Exam and have the correct amount of documented work based hours.

Canadian Automotive Technicians with a Red Seal designation can work anywhere in Canada. A huge and ongoing demand exists throughout North America.

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Auto Mechanic Career Training in Vancouver

This section describes what the possible auto mechanic career paths are available if you chose this auto mechanic program. We begin by listing possible auto mechanic employers; then list auto mechanic entry level positions you can expect to hold after graduation and where this auto mechanic career can lead you within a few years. What other industry gives you access to endless growth opportunities without a university degree?

As an Auto Mechanic you can find employment with:

New car dealers
Retail automotive repair facilities
Custom and specialty shops
Heavy duty truck repair facilities
Organizations with fleet vehicles
Become a Auto Mechanic entrepreneur and own your own automotive repair or specialty shop

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Auto Mechanic Apprentice
Automotive Detailer
Tire Installer/Changer
Lube Rack Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Apprentice Brake and Alignment Specialist

Possible Auto Mechanic Career advancements:

Muffler Specialist
Front End Technician
Electrical Specialist
Engine Technician
Fuel Specialist
Tune Up Technician
Diagnostician
Assistant Manager
Shop Foreman
Emissions Specialist
Transmission Specialist
Hybrid and Fuel Cell Technician
Performance Specialist
Automotive Service Technician Foundation Program
Journeyman Mechanic
Service Manager
Shop Manager or Owner

As an Auto Mechanic, you should expect to perform these duties:

Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and estimate repair costs
Work on mechanical and electronic components of automobiles often using computerized diagnostic equipment, manufacturers’ specifications, and manuals. This includes most vehicle systems, such as fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems, transmission, differentials, drive axles and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems, engines, and electrical, cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems
Dismantle, repair, or replace worn or damaged parts
Weld metal parts
Reassemble, adjust, and test the repaired mechanism
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
Inspect the completed work and test that the vehicle’s performance meets required standards; take the vehicle for a test drive
Communicate with customers about what has been done and why, and advise customers on general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.

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Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver

The Auto Mechanic Training program provides students with organized learning experiences along with actual shop training, to equip them with the necessary knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair real automotive problems.

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The automotive industry is changing. Several forces are driving these changes. Key factors include:

Advances in automotive technology which requires advance training to properly diagnose and repair today’s cars
Environmental concerns which forces car manufacturers to produce more fuel efficient vehicles and demands up to date auto mechanic training
Consumers are keeping their cars longer because of the financial crisis we are in. This in turn creates more auto mechanic jobs to keep these cars running properly
Steady retirement of the baby boomer generation which creates a large labour void in the automotive mechanic trade

According to Statistics Canada, 96% of those employed in the automotive mechanic trade work full time and the average auto mechanic salary is experiencing growth.

These factors combine to create a steady flow of Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver.

According to the government of Canada, more than one-third of jobs created in Canada will require a skilled-trade designation or a college diploma.

Vehicles themselves are also changing and becoming more complex. As a result, auto mechanics have become increasingly specialized. A combination of sophisticated designs and manufacturing, consumer demand and ever growing environmental concerns has fuelled a new generation of vehicles. The growing complexity of automotive technology means that cars must be serviced by skilled Automotive Mechanics

Formal training is essential to learning the auto mechanic trade. Technicians can now opt to specialize in certain systems like transmissions or electrical because of the intricacy each has developed. It is like becoming a Doctor!

We are faced with an aging population and many of Auto Mechanics will be entering retirement. Also many senior auto mechanics are not interested in training for the new generations of vehicles. All these factors combine to create thousands of Auto Mechanic Jobs in Vancouver.

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What is the average Auto Mechanic salary in Vancouver?

The typical Auto Mechanic Salary in Vancouver BC can vary depending on skills and experience. While Auto Mechanics are usually paid hourly, some highly skilled Automotive Mechanics are guaranteed a minimum weekly salary. Some shops also offer commission incentives. On average, an auto mechanic earns a salary between $45,000 and 70,000 per year plus benefits.

It’s no secret to a car lover like yourself – Vehicles are important to people. Vehicles play a key role in lifestyles across the globe and it seems they will continue to in the future. Many households now own multiple cars and due to the recession, they keep them longer. This means increased business for the automotive service and repair sector and more employment opportunities for all auto mechanics.

According to Statistics Canada, 96% of those employed in the automotive mechanic trade work full time and the average auto mechanic salary is experiencing growth.

One of the benefits of becoming an Auto Mechanic is the ability to “earn while you learn.” During the auto mechanic apprenticeship period, you will work in an automotive repair shop, where you will earn a good living while mastering the auto mechanic trade and working towards your automotive mechanic journeyman credentials.

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Auto Service Technician Training in Surrey

The Auto Mechanic Training program provides students with organized learning experiences along with actual shop training, to equip them with the necessary knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair real automotive problems.

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The combination of both classroom theory (40%) and hands-on The combination of both classroom theory (40%) and hands-on training (60%) offers the auto mechanic student the experiences that are required for entry-level Auto Mechanic Jobs. This Auto Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship program prepares students to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types and makes of cars. The Automotive Training Centre Instructors all have relevant field experience and provide a practical and knowledgeable source of education to our students..

The Auto Mechanic Training program includes:

Introduction to the Automotive Industry and Shop Safety
Preventive Maintenance
Service Wheels, Tires, Hubs and Bearings
Operation & Service Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation and Servicing of Hydraulic Brake Systems
Operation & Service Suspension Systems
Operation & Service Steering Systems
Wheel Alignment
Welding Fundamentals
Service the Drive Lines and Drive Axles
Electrical Fundamentals
General Electrical Systems Diagnostics
Service Gasoline Engine
Service Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Operation & Service Ignition Systems
Operation and Servicing Fuel Injection Systems
Service Emissions and Computer Control System

Automotive Mechanic Training Information

*This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of Ministry of Advanced Education.

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Automotive Service Operations

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

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

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 Specialist. It’s a great career opportunity – and you will be pleased to know that there are often immediate openings.

Learn more about Automotive Service Operations by following the links below:

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 (PTIB) of Ministry of Advanced Education

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Service Operations Training in Surrey

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The Fixed Operations Specialist program provides a complete auto repairing service education, including Car Estimator, Automotive Service Advisor, and Auto Parts Specialist. Nobody does a better job of delivering this training, which puts you on the fast path to good-paying management positions in a dealership, a repair facility, a body shop or a retail parts store.

Program highlights

Introduction to the Automotive Industry and Employment Skills
Service Facility and the Service Consultant
Communications: Customer Relations
Internal Communication, Relations and Supervision
Communication: Customer Delivery and Follow Up
Introduction to Automotive Parts Management
Product knowledge: Automotive Systems
Parts Management Procedures
Marketing and Selling in the Parts Department
Parts Pricing and Service Charges
Computerized Parts Management
The Manager’s Position
Material damage procedures
Vehicle construction
Damage analysis
Estimating principles
Mitchell flat rate estimating
Basic paint estimating
Review of body shop operations
Preparing estimates
Introduction to automated estimating
Advanced material damage procedures and vehicle construction
Introduction to ADP Pen Pro and ADP Pen Pro estimating

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Why Choose ATC?

Here are 3 reasons to choose Automotive Training Centre:

Rapid access to the job market

While an EPD lasts more than a year, our intensive program lasts less than 7 months. These 7 months include 5 weeks of paid internship, which allows you to get your foot in door with the automotive world in Montreal. You thus earn 1 year on a traditional training: while DVS students receive their diploma, you will already have one year of experience and will have started to earn your living.

At least 50% of the time spent in the workshop

Our trainings are above all practical. Our goal is to enable you to perform your duties as quickly as possible. Our instructors are certified and experienced mechanics still working in the industry. Our auto mechanics program is therefore always revised to stay on top of the latest developments and make you a sought-after profile.

A workshop at the forefront of the mechanical industry

Our workshop reflects the reality of today’s garages. It includes state-of-the-art equipment that allows our students to work in an environment similar to the one they will find at the end of their training. In addition, we allow our students to bring their cars in for repairs. Our goal is really to work with them on cases that are as real as possible.

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Service Operations Careers

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Auto Repair Service training opens up many career paths – and none require a university degree

Following is a review of the entry level Auto Repair Service positions you can expect to hold after graduation and where your career could lead in just a few years.

Employment opportunities

Typical auto repair service responsibilities and job description

Inspects vehicles with mechanical testing devices to: determine the amount of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage, questions customers about the vehicle’s operations or by visual inspection
Calculates cost of labor and parts to fix or replace each affected item and estimate salvage value of the total vehicle loss
Analyzes repair cost estimates
Communicates with collision repair manager or foreman
Reviews cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement
Determines fees associated with repainting
Fills out insurance claim forms to indicate repair or replacement cost estimates and recommendations
Determines feasibility of repair versus pre-accident value
Prepares work orders

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Service Operations Salaries

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Automotive Service Operation Salaries in BC

Fixed Operations Specialists are Auto Service Consultants which are highly valued by the auto industry. They have a unique mix of experience and training in three disciplines: Auto Estimating, Auto Service Advisor, and Auto Parts Consultant.

You will begin your career in one of these three positions, which have varying pay scales. An Auto Estimator can earn up to $40,000 per year, plus benefits. Both Service Consultants and Parts Specialists typically earn a base salary, plus a bonus or commission structure that gives you the opportunity to earn extra income. While there are no exact industry standards for Auto Service Consultants and Parts Specialists, the average salary is $40,000 plus benefits – and you don’t need a university degree.

Learn more about Fixed Operations and the Auto Service Consultant by following the links below:

Better still, you have even more earning power after you have gained experience in all three disciplines. At that point, you will be qualified to grow towards an automotive service position as a Fixed Operations Specialist who can earn up to $60,000+ per year in smaller stores and up to $90,000, plus benefits, in larger stores. What other career offers so much earning potential to individuals without a university education?

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Service Operations Jobs

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Automotive Service Operations Careers

In today’s highly competitive business environment, customer service is often the deciding factor when a customer makes a buying decision. That’s why the prime employers of auto service personnel – car dealerships, auto service locations and aftermarket centres — place such a high priority on finding good candidates for auto service jobs. That means anyone with formal customer service training delivered by experienced auto industry professionals are in high demand – exactly what you can expect from Automotive Training Centres.

Any job in the services sector is a good bet because government statistics show that a lot of retirements (about 45%) are expected in “Sales & Service” and “Business, Finance and Administration” over the next five years. That means almost one out of every two jobs in those sectors will need to be filled by new employees. Better still, Canada is expected to generate one million new jobs over the next five years – and 75% of those jobs will be in the service sector. In short, if you want to increase your chances of getting employed – and staying employed – Auto Service Jobs makes good sense.

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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.

Learn more about Automotive Service Operations by following the links below:

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/

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Painting & Body Technician

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Automotive Painting & Body Technician training available in Surrey.

The Automotive Painting & Body Technician program provides students with hands-on training and experience for work as an Auto Body Technician and Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician, two fields that are in constant demand. The Automotive Painting & Body Technician program focuses on developing the skills required to ensure successful entry into an automotive painting and bodywork profession.

Please click on the links below for more information on the Automotive Painting & Body Technician program at the Automotive Training Centre Surrey campus.

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Auto Sales and Leasing

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The ATC Automotive Sales Training Courses puts you on the fast track to good-paying careers

Starting a career in Automotive Sales and Management is a good move because the positions available are among the best paying in the industry. In fact, you could be taking the first important step toward a Dealership Management job that can pay up to $100,000 a year.

The ATC Automotive Sales Training Courses covers everything from “meet and greet” to the legal aspects of a car sale. There is something new every day and, better still, you will be able to pursue your love of cars while you work.

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Pursue a rewarding career with Auto Sales Training by Automotive Training Centre

Key aspects of this Auto Sales Training program include:

Sales Consultants Role in the Dealership
Retail Selling Performance Standards
The Professional Selling Process
Effective Presentation Skills
Maintaining Customer Satisfaction

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Automotive Sales Salary

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Interested in earning a Car Salesman Salary that could be as high as $100,000 per year?

You know what happens when demand for a specific job goes up. Salaries also go up. That’s exactly what is happening for Sales and Leasing Professionals, a job category that is expanding quickly for two reasons:

a growing shortage of well trained individuals to fill sales occupations
Service Canada predicts there will be strong demand for qualified candidates in Sales and Service, Business, Finance and Administration” because this sector will account for more than 45% of all retirements over the next five years. “

What’s the bottom line? Top performers Sales Consultants can earn an annual car salesman of as much as $100,000 per year!

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Automotive Sales Careers

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Discover why it pays to invest in Car Sales Training from Automotive Training Centre

In today’s highly competitive automotive industry, success depends on having customer service staff that have the formal car sales training required to deliver and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. It’s also true that virtually 70 percent of all new jobs will require some form of post-secondary training.

Automotive industry management understands these trends and has responded by placing a high priority on finding well trained individuals who can sell a wide variety of products to today’s increasingly demanding customer.

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Auto Mechanic Career

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Why it pays to choose an auto mechanic career in Toronto:

The advantages of an auto mechanic career Toronto are underlined by the many entry level positions and equally numerous potential employers. There are almost endless growth opportunities and all this is possible without a university degree.

Where an auto mechanic career could take you

New car dealers
Retail automotive repair facilities
Custom and specialty shops
Heavy duty truck repair facilities
Organizations with fleet vehicles
Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own automotive repair or specialty shop

Auto Mechanic Entry level positions

Automotive Detailer
Tire Installer
Lube Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Apprentice Brake and Alignment Specialist

Auto Mechanic Advancement opportunities

Muffler Specialist
Front End Technician
Electrical Specialist
Engine Technician
Fuel Specialist
Tune Up Technician
Diagnostician
Emissions Specialist
Transmission Specialist
Hybrid and Fuel Cell Technician
Performance Specialist
Automotive Service Technician
Journeyman Mechanic
Service Manager
Assistant Manager
Shop Foreman
Shop Manager or Owner

Typical auto mechanic duties

Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and estimate repair costs
Work on mechanical and electronic components of automobiles often using computerized diagnostic equipment, manufacturers’ specifications, and manuals. This work includes most vehicle systems, such as fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems, transmission, differentials, drive axles and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems, engines, and electrical, cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems
Dismantle, repair, or replace worn or damaged parts
Weld metal parts
Reassemble, adjust, and test the repaired mechanism
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
Inspect the completed work and test that the vehicle’s performance meets required standards; take the vehicle for a test drive
Communicate with customers about what has been done and why, and advise customers on general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.

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Auto Mechanic Certification

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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

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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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Put more money in your pocket with an auto mechanic salary Toronto

Auto Mechanics are usually paid hourly, but some highly skilled Mechanics are guaranteed a minimum weekly salary. Some shops also offer commission incentives that make an auto mechanic salary Toronto even more attractive. On average, Automotive Service Technicians earn between $45,000 and 70,000 per year plus benefits. What else allows you to earn that money while doing something you love – working on cars?

Your apprenticeship will be spent in a repair facility, where you will “earn while you learn” while mastering your trade and working toward your journeyman credentials.

Another big plus is the strong demand for auto mechanics, which is underlined by Statistics Canada, which indicates that 96% of those involved in the auto mechanic trade work full time and are experience earnings growth.

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Auto Mechanic Jobs

The Automotive Industry continues to be one of the largest and most important industries in the world. It’s true that the industry is undergoing many changes, but most of these developments are creating not only challenges, but also good opportunities for anyone who has targeted this career opportunity — auto mechanic jobs Toronto.

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Why your job search should include the phrase “auto mechanic jobs Toronto”

Some of the most important trends include new employment opportunities created by advances in technology, large production overcapacity, heavy fuel consumption, environmental concerns, increased consumer buying power and steady retirement of skilled or trained personnel.

You should also be aware of key statistics that underline the benefits of pursuing a career in the category auto mechanics jobs Toronto:

96% of those employed in this trade work full time and are experiencing earnings growth – Statistics Canada
Over 162,000 are employed in auto technical trades across Canada
More than one-third of jobs created in Canada will require a skilled trade designation or a college diploma

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Auto Body Paint Careers

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Auto Body Repair and Paint Courses are a Strong Career Choice

The Automotive Industry remains one of the most important in North America, despite the restructuring that has captured so much attention. There continues to be mass competition, significant advances in technology, including many “green initiatives”, and ongoing demand to repair and service the some 500 million cars that are already on the road. This all adds up to one conclusion: it still pays to pursue any one of three available auto body and paint careers — Refinishing Prep Technician, Auto Body Technician or Automotive Painter.

Need more proof that the future looks bright for individuals with a skilled trade designation? According to British Columbia Labour Force Statistics, close to 50% of new jobs created in British Columbia will require a skilled trade designation or a college diploma.

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Auto Body Painting Salaries in Surrey

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Why it pays to pursue training for automotive painting auto body

The pay structure for a Refinishing Prep and Auto Body Technician leaves plenty of room for earning growth. That’s because many auto shops charge a flat rate system, but you are paid a fixed rate even if you complete the job in less time than was budgeted.

On average, Collision Repair Technicians make between $40,000 and $56,000 per year. Better still, The New Car Dealer Association of BC says custom paint and auto body modifications is one of the fastest growing areas of labour hours in the automotive sector. You will also be impressed by the latest information from Statistics Canada, which shows 96% of those employed in automotive painting auto body work are experiencing earnings growth and working full time.

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Learn How To Paint A Car Professionally

When you learn how to paint a car at Automotive Training Centre, you get the hands-on training required to make a successful entry into the auto industry.

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What to expect when you learn how to paint a car

Introduction to the Automotive Industry and shop safety
Automotive detailing
Automotive refinishing prep tools and shop procedures
Materials
Surface preparation
Small dent repair
Priming
Plastic parts refinishing
Masking procedures
Introduction to refinishing procedures
Tools and equipment
Welding technology
Sheet metal repair
Vehicle construction technology
Plastic repair technology

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Auto body repair painting offers many exciting career paths

Pursuing a career in auto body repair painting means you can pursue entry level positions with a long list of potential employers. Better still, you don’t need a university degree to pursue these great career opportunities as a Refinishing Prep or Auto Body Technician.

Potential Collision Repair Employers

New car dealers
Retail collision repair facilities
Custom specialty shops
Heavy duty truck repair facilities
Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own body shop

Entry level positions for auto body repair painting

Automotive Detailer
Apprentice Refinishing Prep Technician
Apprentice Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Automotive Metal Fabricator/Welder
Plastic Repair Technician
Dent Doctor
Aftermarket Installer

Numerous opportunities for career advancement

Automotive Refinishing Technician
Automotive Painter
Motorcycle Painter
Aircraft Refinisher
Mobile Painter
Auto Body Technician
Collision Repair Technician
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Mobile Bodyman
Frame Repairer
Heavy Duty Auto Body Technician
Truck Body Specialist
Shop Foreman
Body Shop Manager
Body Shop Owner

Typical duties for Refinishing Prep or Auto Body Repair Technician

Remove wax, grease and dust from the vehicle
Remove rough spots on vehicle panels and sand surfaces by hand or with air sanders
Minor damage repairs
Restoration of anti-corrosion treatments and substrate preparation
Undercoat product mixing and application ensuring chemical compatibility, adhesion and durability
Application of anti-corrosion compounds
Prep vehicle for paint; masking and priming
Apply primer to repair areas
Paint parts inners
Sand the vehicle several times during the painting process
Possible collision or restorative work, or they may design and create custom paint jobs
Set the booth to dry the paint
Remove masking papers and touch up paintwork
Remove parts, damaged fenders, doors, panels, and grills
Repair structure of vehicles
Remove dents, buckles, and other defects
Repair and replace doors, front-end body, and underbody components
Straighten bent or twisted frames and weld metal parts
Fill damaged areas with body fillers
Filing, grinding, sanding, and smoothing repaired body surfaces as well as repaint repaired surfaces
Repair or replace interior components such as seats, carpets, and floorboard insulation
Aim headlights and align wheels

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Auto Service Operations

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Auto Service Operations Career Training in Surrey

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

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

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 Specialist. It’s a great career opportunity – and you will be pleased to know that there are often immediate openings.

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