Cert in Automotive Service and Repair is a certificate in Trades programme taught at Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Trades
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Automotive Service and Repair at Nova Scotia Community College prepares students for the Automotive Service Technician trade, training them to service, diagnose, and repair cars and light trucks. Coursework covers vehicle systems including steering, suspension, electrical, braking, and engines, alongside shop safety and welding fundamentals. The program is offered full-time over one year, delivered in person, or part-time over two years, combining online and in-class instruction with some courses delivered entirely online; in-class components for both study options are held at the Akerley Campus. The program suits students who want practical, hands-on training for a career diagnosing and repairing motor vehicles. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent; international applicants must meet country-specific diploma equivalency and English language requirements. Applicants need a minimum Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle. The program is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit for international graduates.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country per NSCC's international requirements documentation, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. Applicants must hold a minimum Class 5 driver's licence and be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
