Learn the knowledge and skills to work effectively as automotive service advisors or automotive parts persons. Students will develop a strong foundation for future management roles within the industry.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Two years with a maximum time of completion of five years.
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities.
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Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
PLAR is available for all courses in the program, up to a maximum of 6 credits per term.
Methods of PLAR vary by course, and may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.
*International Students requesting PLAR, please contact VCC International Education Advising to learn how PLAR can impact immigration status, prior to proceeding with the PLAR request.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| APST 1101 | Introduction to the Partsperson Trade | 3 |
| APST 1102 | Warehousing Tasks and Parts Catalogues | 3 |
| APST 1103 | Counter Duties and Basic Vehicle Systems | 3 |
| APST 1104 | Introduction to Mechanical Parts | 3 |
| APST 1105 | Standard Stock, Lubricant & Shop Supplies | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| APST 1201 | Catalogues and Engine Components | 3 |
| APST 1202 | Engine Support Systems | 3 |
| APST 1203 | Canadian Occupational Health & Safety | 3 |
| APST 1204 | Automotive Service Systems and Shop Safety | 3 |
| APST 1205 | Automotive Workplace | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Three | ||
| APST 2101 | Emerging Transportation Technologies 1 | 3 |
| APST 2102 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| APST 2103 | Organizational Performance | 3 |
| APST 2104 | Project Management in Automotives | 3 |
| APST 2105 | Automotive Operations Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| APST 2201 | Automotive Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| APST 2202 | Service Advising | 3 |
| APST 2203 | Emerging Transportation Technologies 2 | 3 |
| APST 2204 | Merchandising & Inventory Management | 3 |
| APST 2205 | Digital Marketing for Automotives | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Tuition Deposit: 0 (0 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition Deposit |
0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
|---|
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 22457 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
5615 - Term 1
5615 - Term 2
5615 - Term 3
5615 - Term 4
0 - Term 5
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| Student union | 273 | |
| College initiative | 174 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 899 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 550 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 632 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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