Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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At Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada, Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate is offered as a foundation in Upgrading/upskilling programme. The programme runs for 37 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,484 per year (CAD 3,701 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Foundation
Field: Upgrading/upskilling
Duration: 37 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,701 / year
International tuition: CAD 14,484 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: calendar.nlc.bc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program covers Foundation-level and Level 1 technical training for Automotive Service Technicians, following the SkilledTradesBC prescribed curriculum, and meets the SkilledTradesBC requirement that leads into Level 2 technical training. Automotive Service Technician holds national Red Seal designation as a trade recognized under the Interprovincial program.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must satisfy one of three pathways. Pathway A requires English (BC Language Arts 10, 11, or 12 with 4 credits and a minimum individual grade of C+, or ENGL 030 or higher at C+, or Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.0) and Math (BC Math 10 at C+, BC Math 11 or 12 at C, or MATH 030 or higher at C+). Pathway B is completion of ESTR 037, Essential Skills for Trades - Intermediate Level, with a minimum final grade of 67%. Pathway C is completion of the People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) programme. A minimum of 70% is required in all courses. Before classes begin, applicants must submit a cleared Schedule 'B' Criminal Records Review Program check ('Works With Children' or 'Works With Children and Vulnerable Adults'), received at least one month prior to the September start; the programme is eligible for Canada Student Loans and requires personal protective equipment.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Northern Lights College uses one admissions calendar for domestic and international applicants alike, applying through EducationPlannerBC or in person. Applications open about eleven months before each intake: 1 October for the following Fall, 1 February for the following Winter, and 1 June for the following Spring. For the 2027 cycle the priority deadline is 30 September 2026 for Winter 2027 entry, 31 January 2027 for Spring 2027 entry, and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (dual-credit applicants get until 24 October 2026 and 23 June 2027 respectively), with a tuition deposit due about a month after each priority date. NLC states international applicants already in Canada on a valid visa follow the same domestic deadlines; after the priority date, seats remain open, on a rolling basis, until each term's add/drop date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Northern Lights College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1975
Students: 3,304
Programs: 74
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate award?

Northern Lights College awards a Foundation in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How long does Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate take?

The programme runs for 37 weeks.

How much does Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 14,484 per year (CAD 3,701 per year for local students).

Can Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern Lights College.

What language is Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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