Automotive Service Technician Diploma College of New Caledonia
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Automotive Service Technician
Discpline: Automotive Engineering
Length: 4 semesters
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Program Description
In this two-year program, students will acquire the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry into a position in the automotive service industry. The first year follows the Industry Training Authority (ITA) automotive service technician foundations course outline, and focuses on hands-on, physical skills development. Students complete a summer co-op work term between years one and two. In year two, students will gain the knowledge to work in the diagnostics and repair of automotive engines, braking, suspension, restraint, hybrid, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, network control, and support systems. Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drivetrains, suspensions, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, restrains, trim, and accessories for automotive vehicles and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 KG.
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Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.