Automotive courses

Northern Lights College

Automotive Service Technician – Apprenticeship in Northern Lights College

  • Duration : 0.5 Years
  • Intake : September, January, May
  • Level : Certificate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 8,669 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 78
  • PTE : 0


About Automotive Service Technician – Apprenticeship in Northern Lights College

This program consists of Automotive Service Technician Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Technical training as per the ITA prescribed curriculum. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal program.

Automotive Service Technicians examine, test and repair the parts and systems on cars and light trucks. Automotive Service Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Red Seal program. They often use computerized diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and repair key vehicle components such as engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions and electrical systems. The work of an Automotive Service Technician also involves reassembling and testing repaired items against manufacturers' standards, as well as performing preventative maintenance such as wheel alignments, oil changes and tune-ups.

Individuals who complete the Automotive Service Technician Foundation Program will receive a credit contribution for the Level 1 technical training and 450 work-based hours toward completion of the Automotive Service Technician Level 1 apprenticeship program.

Career Prospects

Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Dealership Service Manager, Automotive Sales, or Automotive Business or Dealership Owner

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
  • TOEFL: 78 IBT

Northern Lights College Highlights

University Type Community College
Establishment Year 1975
Location Dawson Creek, British Columbia
No. of Campuses 7
No. of Programs 571 programs
Campus accommodation capacity 310 students
Mode of Program Full-time/ Online
Mode of Application Via email
Test Scores Accepted IELTS, CAAT
Academic Fee (international students) 332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21);
359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21)
Financial Aid Available

International Students - Program Tuition/Costs

International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.

Here are the estimated costs you can expect:

Program Fee Type International
2020/21** 2021/22**
Academic $332.00 /credit $359.00 /credit
Career & College Prep $11.06 /contact hour $11.96 /contact hour
Trades/Apprenticeship $10.32 /contact hour $11.16 /contact hour
Vocational/Career Technical $10.32 /contact hour $11.16 /contact hour
Job Education & Training n/a n/a
Practical Nursing Diploma $19.67 /contact hour $19.67 /contact hour
English as a Second Language $15.00 /contact hour $15.00 /contact hour

Student Services Fees Table

Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).

Fee Full-time Part-time
Library $ 6.52 $ 3.58
Facilities* $25.52 $14.02
Technology $19.70 $10.83

Other Fees and Charges

The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see

Service Fee
Application Fees $ 25.00 (domestic)
$ 100.00 (international)
Convocation Registration Fee $ 30.00
NSF cheque $ 48.00
Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) $ 50.00
Replacement credential $ 25.00
Student cards (replacement only) $ 10.00
Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) $10 each + $0.25/page
Supplemental Exam Fees $ 75.00/rewrite
Unofficial Transcript Free
Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) $ 10.00 + GST
Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) $ 30.00 + GST
Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) Free
Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) $ 20.00/request
Verification of Enrolment Free

Know more about Studying in Canada

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Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 8,669

Total

$ 8,669