Media & Information Kit
Articles in This Section:
- Update on Automotive Trades Training
- Important Information for Apprentices and Employers - Parts & Warehousing Trades
- Important Information for Apprentices and Employers - Automotive Service Technicians
Update on Automotive Apprenticeship Trades Training
One of the Automotive Training Standards Organization's main purposes is to ensure that existing training programs in the automotive industry are up-to-date with regard to training materials and curriculum. This is accomplished through consultation with industry representatives – both employers and suppliers to the industry – and in the past year the Organization has reviewed and upgraded a number of automotive apprenticeship programs:
- Automotive Collision Repair Technician
- Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician
- Automotive Refinishing Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
In addition, the Organization, again with industry’s input, revised and streamlined three other programs, combining them into two programs with a common first level. During the consultative process, industry experts identified and utilized common core elements to produce the first level apprenticeship. The resulting two programs have received approval from the Industry Training Authority and it is expected that they will be up and running for the Winter semester. These former programs were Automotive Parts Person, Industrial Warehousing, and Industrial Equipment and Engines Partsperson. The new programs are:
- Partsperson
- Logistics and Distribution
Also, initial consultation has begun to assess training requirements in the following automotive trades, and once priorities have been established, work will begin on curriculum revision and/or development.
- Automotive Upholstery
- Automotive Glass
- Motorcycle Mechanic
Another of the Automotive Training Standards Organization's responsibilities is to create new automotive apprenticeship training programs to meet changing and emerging needs within the automotive industry. In response to interest within the automotive sector to have the position of Service Advisor become a recognized trade, the Organization has begun meeting with industry representatives to establish the broad outlines that will guide the process of program creation through to completion.
Updated information on these and other automotive apprenticeship training programs will be posted on this website as changes are made.
October, 2007
Important Information for Apprentices and Employers -
Parts and Warehousing Trades
The Changes
There have been some important changes made to the Automotive Partsperson, Industrial Engines and Equipment Partsperson and the Industrial Warehouseperson Programs.
The Automotive Partsperson Program and the Industrial Engines and Equipment Partsperson Program were merged into one program called the Partsperson Program, and the content of the new program was revised to reflect current industry requirements.
The name of the Industrial Warehouseperson Program was changed to the Logistics and Distribution Program, and the content was revised, all in accordance with industry demand.
During the course of these revisions to the content, it was noted that the first level requirements for both the Partsperson Program and the Logistics and Distribution Program were virtually the same. As a result, apprentices interested in either of those careers will take the same training for the first level. Once an apprentice has completed Level One, he or she will proceed into either the Partsperson Program or the Logistics and Distribution Program, depending upon their interests. The first level of the combined course is called, Parts and Warehousing Program.
Another change that should be noted is that certification is given upon the successful completion of each level of training. This means that apprentices receive credit for the work and in-school training they have successfully accomplished.
What these Changes Mean to the Apprentice
Firstly, it must be emphasized that no apprentice currently registered in any of these three programs will be penalized in any way by these changes. They will receive full credit for what they have accomplished so far in their programs. Each apprentice's situation will be dealt with on an individual basis.
Action Required
In order that full credit for work completed is applied, it is essential that Employers maintain an accurate record of apprentices' work-based hours and report those hours the ITA. This ensures that apprentices are properly placed within the new credential model. Apprentices should touch base with their employers to ensure that their hours have been reported.
Updates
We will be contacting you again with information on when the revised program starts and how apprentices can have their situations assessed.
January, 2008
Important Information for Apprentices and Employers -
Automotive Service Technicians
The Changes
There have been some important changes made to the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Program. These changes are in two areas - content and credentialing.
- The program content has been updated and revised according to industry demands, as well as aligned with Red Seal requirements.
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Certification will be issued upon the successful completion of each level of the first three levels of the program. This credentialing at each level will provide apprentices with credit for the work they have done, regardless of whether they continue immediately with the apprenticeship. It will also allow individuals to more easily re-join the program at a later date. Finally, it will give employers a clear indication of a prospective employee's qualifications.
What these Changes Mean to the Apprentice and Employers
Firstly, it must be emphasized that no apprentice currently registered in the Automotive Service Technician program will be penalized in any way by these changes. Apprentices will receive full credit for what they have accomplished so far in their programs. Each apprentice's situation will be dealt with on an individual basis.
The alignment of the Program with the Red Seal required that an additional week of in-school training has been added to Levels 1 and 3.
With the new credentialing, apprentices must re-register after they have completed each level of the Program. There is no cost to re-register.
Action Required
In order that full credit for work completed is applied, it is essential that Employers maintain an accurate record of apprentices' work-based hours and report those hours the ITA. This ensures that apprentices are properly placed within the new credential model. Apprentices should touch base with their employers to ensure that their hours have been reported.
Updates
We will be contacting you again with information on when the revised program starts and how apprentices can have their situations assessed.
January, 2008