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AirCare Technician Certification
In this section:
- What is an "AirCare Certified Technician"?
- Preparation for the Examination
- Length of Exam
- Dates and Location of Exam
- Payment
- Registration
What is an "AirCare Certified Technician"?
For repair shops to be "AirCare certified" they must employ at least one technician who has been AirCare Certified, as well as have the equipment necessary to perform emissions diagnosis and repair.
To become an "AirCare Certified Technician" technicians must first obtain their B.C. Trades Qualification license, then take a written examination that tests their knowledge of vehicle emissions diagnosis and repair. If they pass the examination (70% is a passing grade) they receive AirCare Certification for up to three years. The Automotive Training Standards Organization administers the examinations.
Preparation for the Examination
For technicians who have worked in the field for some time, a refresher may be necessary to prepare for the examination. The manual is available online, and careful study of OBD Diagnostic Procedures and Diagnostic Procedures will prepare you for the exam. The link for this is:
Sample Exam Questions
To help you prepare for the exam we have developed some example questions that are typical of the questions you will find on the certification exam. Click here to download the PDF copy of the sample questions.
Length of Exam
The exam generally takes between 2 and 3 hours to complete.
Dates and Location of the AirCare Certified Technician Exam
Unit #1 - 8980 Fraserwood Court, Burnaby, just off North Fraserway, in the Automotive Retailers Association building.
The next exams will be held February 16th and March 1,2012 from 8:45 a.m. until 12 noon. To complete the forms you will need your TQ number and other trade certificates held such as Gas Fitters Licence #, etc.
Please check back here for exact dates.
Payment: There is a $75.00 charge for the exam and it must be received at least two weeks before the exam. Certified Cheques, Master Card and Visa are accepted. Please note that cash is not accepted.
Registration
Advance registration is necessary for space considerations, and it may be conducted by telephone. To register, please call:
Marie - 604-419-3621