2023-2024 Full-Time Guidebook

Automotive Service Technician – Ford Asset 8686
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
32 week in-class Fall, Winter, Summer Ontario College Certificate Ashtonbee
MODIFIED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – 32
Ford’s history as a successful automaker has been established since 1904. So, becoming a Ford
automotive service technician is a solid career move — with room for advancement into leadership
roles. Longer and more robust than traditional apprenticeship programs, Automotive Service
Technician – Ford Asset (MAP 32) was created to give you an outstanding start to your career.
Learn theory, techniques, and technology specific to Ford, with an emphasis on electronics and
vehicle management system diagnosis in a realistic setting. This program is delivered in eight
four-week blocks, for 32 weeks. Your time alternates between Centennial and your dealer for paid
apprenticeship work terms (64 weeks total). During in-school training, you may be eligible for
employment insurance.
Note: The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Automotive service technician 310S / Service advisor / Service and parts manager
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or General Educational Development (GED),
or equivalent
• Applicants must secure employment with a
Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.
dealership and then register as MAP
apprentices with the apprenticeship branch
of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities. Visit ford.ca for details.
Note: If you are currently employed by a Canadian Tire dealer,
please contact Admissions representative Ingrid Joaquin
(ijoaquin@centennialcollege.ca, or 647-985-7480) for start
dates and admission requirements.
centennialcollege.ca/8686
Mike Dennie
mdennie@centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5000 ext. 57296
Automotive Service Technician – General Motors
of Canada ASEP
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
32 week in-class Fall, Winter, Summer Ontario College Certificate Ashtonbee
MODIFIED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – 32
8687
With specific training on the latest General Motors (GM) vehicle systems, emphasizing diagnosis and
repair following recommended GM service procedures, become prepared for work on the company’s
vehicles and beyond. In specially outfitted automotive labs, this program’s more in-depth training,
compared to a traditional apprenticeship, develops your technical expertise in electronics and
management system diagnosing. Training is delivered in eight four-week blocks, for 32 weeks. Your
education is divided between Centennial and your dealer for paid apprenticeship work terms (64
weeks total). During in-school training, you may be eligible for employment insurance. Once you
finish both components, you receive up to 21 GM Dealer Technician training credits — and you are
prepared to take a leadership role in any workplace.
Note: The official Ministry name for this program is Motive Power Fundamentals.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Service advisor / Automotive service technician / Service and parts manager
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or equivalent, or General Educational
Development (GED)
• Applicants must secure employment with a
General Motors of Canada dealership and
then register as MAP apprentices with the
apprenticeship branch of the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities. For
details, visit gm.ca/en/home/careers/
asep.
Note: If you are currently employed by General Motors of
Canada, please contact Admissions representative Ingrid
Joaquin (ijoaquin@centennialcollege.ca, or 647-985-7480)
for start dates and admission requirements.
centennialcollege.ca/8687
Scott Coombs
scoombs@centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5000 ext. 57028
TRANSPORTATION
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