Automotive Parts and Service Management
Overview
Learn the knowledge and skills to work effectively as automotive service advisors or automotive parts persons. Students will develop a strong foundation for future management roles within the industry.
Not accepting applications at this time.
| Credential | Diploma |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Program status | Closed |
| Credential | Diploma |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| PGWP | Not listed as eligible |
| Program status | Closed |
What to expect
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities.
What you will learn
- Select and resell replacement parts for a variety of automotive applications.
- Manage automotive parts inventory.
- Manage the customer experience in an automotive shop as a service advisor.
- Explain the operation of a variety of automotive parts and service businesses.
- Explain the function and operation of automotive parts.
- Determine appropriate preventative maintenance and service for a variety of automotive applications.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders in the automotive industry.
- Explain the function and operation of emerging automotive technology including zero emission vehicles and advanced driver assist systems.
Program duration and maximum time for completion
Two years with a maximum time of completion of five years.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:
- Composition 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade or equivalent, or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘C-‘ level
- Workplace Math 10 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade or equivalent
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Recommended considerations
- Basic computer skills
- Good general health and respiratory condition
- Physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of parts and equipment as required by the program
- Ability to tolerate noise and vibration
- Good manual dexterity
- Good hand-eye co-ordination
- Good eyesight and normal colour vision
Program availability
Not currently available.
Not currently available.
Courses
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| APSM 1101 | Introduction to the Partsperson Trade | 3 |
| APSM 1102 | Warehousing Tasks and Parts Catalogues | 3 |
| APSM 1103 | Counter Duties and Basic Vehicle Systems | 3 |
| APSM 1104 | Introduction to Mechanical Parts | 3 |
| APSM 1105 | Standard Stock, Lubricant & Shop Supplies | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| APSM 1201 | Catalogues and Engine Components | 3 |
| APSM 1202 | Engine Support Systems | 3 |
| APSM 1203 | Canadian Occupational Health & Safety | 3 |
| APSM 1204 | Automotive Service Systems and Shop Safety | 3 |
| APSM 1205 | Automotive Workplace | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Three | ||
| APSM 2101 | Emerging Transportation Technologies 1 | 3 |
| APSM 2102 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| APSM 2103 | Organizational Performance | 3 |
| APSM 2104 | Project Management in Automotives | 3 |
| APSM 2105 | Automotive Operations Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| APSM 2201 | Automotive Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| APSM 2202 | Service Advising | 3 |
| APSM 2203 | Emerging Transportation Technologies 2 | 3 |
| APSM 2204 | Merchandising & Inventory Management | 3 |
| APSM 2205 | Digital Marketing for Automotives | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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.
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