This course provides Automotive Service Technician Level 4 Apprentices with the skills and knowledge required for the Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Level 4 certification as set by SkilledTradesBC.
Learners will apply mentoring techniques, describe and repair Diesel engine support systems, as well as intake, exhaust and emission related diesel components. The learner will also identify, service, and describe automatic transmission and transaxle all-wheel drive systems, as well as four wheel drive components. The learner will service and repair instrumentation, entertainment and display systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; and body restraint components. The learner will describe and repair hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
Prerequisites
ATAP 3011 Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Apprentice Level 3.
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What you will learn
- Mentoring techniques
Diesel fuel delivery and injection systems
Diesel intake and exhaust systems
Diesel emission control systems
Automatic transmissions and transaxles
All-wheel drive systems
Instrumentation, entertainment systems and displays
Heating , ventilation and air conditioning systems
Air flow control and heating systems
Refrigerant systems
Restraint systems
Hybrid and electric vehicle systems
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 40043 |
January 12, 2026 to May 1, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40045 |
February 23, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60019 |
June 1, 2026 to July 17, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70031 |
October 26, 2026 to December 11, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40064 |
February 22, 2027 to April 9, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70035 |
September 7, 2026 to January 15, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40068 |
January 11, 2027 to May 21, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60024 |
May 31, 2027 to July 16, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70045 |
September 6, 2027 to February 25, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70047 |
October 25, 2027 to December 10, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40080 |
January 10, 2028 to June 2, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40082 |
February 22, 2028 to April 7, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40082 |
February 26, 2029 to April 13, 2029 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60024 |
May 29, 2028 to July 14, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70047 |
October 23, 2028 to December 8, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72806 |
September 8, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.