Vocational Training Program

Automobile Mechanics

Next sessions

October 15, 2024

January 27, 2025 (FULL)

September 2, 2025

Schedule

Jan. 27, 2025
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Oct. 15, 2024
Mondays to Thursdays, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

ACCESS Guimond Longueuil
638 Boulevard Guimond, Longueuil, QC J4G 1P8

Phone

450 672-9011

Duration

18 months (1800 Hours/ 120 Credits)

Why enroll in this program?

Everyone needs a dependable Mechanic, and we can help you become one! Acquire the certified training required to practice the profession of an Automobile Mechanic. Our dedicated teaching staff provide training in a modern setting with the latest equipment. 

  • The program is officially recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports.
  • The professional training you receive opens doors to many jobs in the private sectors.
  • Financial aid is available for eligible candidates.
  • If you have relevant experience, consider the Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) for a Diploma of Vocational Studies. To learn more, click here

Program objectives

  • Perform preventive and corrective mechanic work.
  • Inspect vehicles with the goal of identifying, finding the cause and the source of operating problems.
  • Performing repairs, replacing parts and making adjustments on different vehicle systems.
  • Operating tests, procedure for installing accessories and optional equipment.
  • Adhere to health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

Special features of the program

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

  • For more information on Functional Prerequisites, please visit the InforouteFPT website.
  • For a full list of required registration documents based on your status in Canada, click here.

Content of
program

Module title
Hours
Units
  • Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process
    15
    1
  • Avoid health, safety and environmental hazards
    30
    2
  • Find technical information about motor vehicles
    45
    3
  • Perform heating, welding and cutting operations
    45
    3
  • Do shop work
    75
    5
  • Establish interpersonal relationships at work
    30
    2
  • Inspect internal combustion engines
    75
    5
  • Repair internal combustion engines
    90
    6
  • Inspect road-holding systems
    60
    4
  • Repair road-holding systems
    90
    6
  • Inspect electrical and electronic systems
    90
    6
  • Repair lighting systems
    60
    4
  • Inspect basic computer-controlled systems
    60
    4
  • Inspect transmission systems
    90
    6
  • Repair transmission systems
    105
    7
  • Inspect starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories
    75
    5
  • Repair starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories
    75
    5
  • Inspect engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems
    45
    3
  • Maintain and repair engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems
    45
    3
  • Inspect active and passive safety systems
    45
    3
  • Repair active and passive safety systems
    60
    4
  • Do general maintenance on a motor vehicle
    60
    4
  • Inspect electornic ignition systems
    60
    4
  • Repair electronic ignition systems
    60
    4
  • Inspect electronic injection and antipollution systems
    60
    4
  • Maintain and repair electronic injection and antipollution systems
    75
    5
  • Inspect the drive train
    75
    5
  • Carry out a job search
    15
    1
  • Enter the work force
    90
    6