As a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified school, Gateway Technical College is recognized as upholding the highest quality training for an Automotive Technician program. The Automotive Maintenance Technician technical diploma and the Automotive Technology associate degree program provide the hands-on training and education you need for a successful career in an automotive repair facility or retail service center. Gateway's automotive training programs are taught at the Horizon Center for Transportation Technology. The state-of-the-art facility houses the latest in automotive training equipment and serves as a strategic hub for the Midwest’s transportation industry.

Train for a career in the fast-paced and ever-changing automotive field with expertise that can be applied to motive power trades such as heavy equipment, small engine, marine, power sport, truck and coach and agricultural technician.

The Automotive Technology program not only educates students about the various aspects of automotive technology but it prepares students for a lifetime occupation. This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment within an automobile. This includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages, and the use of test equipment.

Thisnbsp;Automotive - Motive Power Technician program is for you if you've ever wondered how an engine works, or what makes a transmission drive.With an emphasis on motor vehicle technology, this dynamic and inclusive program prepares you for work within the transportation industry. Through various Motive Power Technician theoretical and practical courses, you will acquire trade-relevant skills and knowledge that will help you undertake challenging positions in a variety of motive power employment opportunities.In keeping with Ministry and the Ontario College of Trades standards, the program provides academic and practical content that meets the requirements for level 1 and level 2 in-school apprenticeship training. Additionally, you will actively participate in comprehensive hands-on training activities in fully-equippednbsp;modern transportation lab facilities.If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding experience where wrenches and technology meet, you'll find it in Centennial's Motive Power program.

The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree in other advanced schools of technology in preparation for future management and teaching careers in the automotive industry.

The Automotive Service Technology, Vocational Certificate program prepares the student to enter the rapidly changing and highly technical automotive industry and prepares the student to be successful on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests A1 through A8. The entire program is 1800 hours and may be completed in two years.

Pursue a career in automotive service advising. You will be given training in both the technical aspects of the automobile, as well as communication and managerial skills. The Mandatory Courses are Automotive Service Advisor - Level 1, Automotive Service Advisor-level 2.

This course provides the students skills and knowledge for the role of an automotive manager. Student who completes this course will have skills to undertake leadership and management roles in the automotive industry. It is suitable for entry into senior management roles in all sectors of the automotive industry.

This program trains students in the repair of the modern vehicle without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program that allows graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, or fleet repair facilities.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on various light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on various light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing mechanical components/systems of cars, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service and repair business.

This qualification allows mechanical technicians to perform, diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on various light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on various light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.