Automotive Technician-Certificate

Red River College Polytechnic

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Red River College Polytechnic offers Automotive Technician-Certificate, a certificate in Trades programme in Winnipeg, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,534 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Trades
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,534 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.rrc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Automotive Technician is a one-year certificate program providing an understanding of the construction, operation, and service of automobile component parts and assemblies. Students develop skills to disassemble, inspect, diagnose, and repair motor vehicle systems including engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems, with most training conducted in Red River College Polytechnic's auto mechanics workshop. Admission requires Grade 12 graduation or enrolment in Grade 12 with credits in Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, and Grade 10 Science, or equivalent standing as a mature student. The program begins each September and is open to Manitoba residents. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in automotive service and repair, applying practical workshop training to real vehicle diagnostics and maintenance.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 graduation, or enrolment in Grade 12, including Grade 12 English (40S), Grade 12 Math (40S), and Grade 10 Science (20F). Applicants 19 or older who have been out of high school for at least a year may qualify as mature students by completing Grade 10 English (20F) and Grade 10 Science (20F) plus Grade 10 Applied Math (20S), Pre-Calculus Math (20S), Grade 11 Consumer Math (30S), or Essential Math (30S), or by completing Red River College Polytechnic's Academic Foundations program. Applicants who completed three years of full-time secondary education in Canada, the US, or an ELR-exempt country in English meet the language requirement; others must submit an approved English language assessment. The program is open to Manitoba residents only.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Red River College Polytechnic

Type: College
Founded: 1938
Programs: 121
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Automotive Technician-Certificate award?

Red River College Polytechnic awards a Certificate in the field of Trades on completion of this programme.

How long does Automotive Technician-Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Automotive Technician-Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 7,534 per year for local students.

Can Automotive Technician-Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Red River College Polytechnic.

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