Program at a glance
Credential
Technical Training Certification
Work experience
Sponsored apprentice
Delivery
On campus
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
Varies
Skills driven
Work in a garage or on a factory floor with vehicles of all shapes and sizes鈥攆rom a vintage roadster to an electric car or heavy machinery; become the expert in your trade.
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Schedules
Training will take place at Interurban Campus.听Contact Registration听to confirm听seat availability*,听250-370-3550.
Automotive Service Technician (Harmonized)
Seven weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Level 1: Seven weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| July 14, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| July 20, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| May 31, 2027 | July 16, 2027 |
| July 19, 2027 | September 3, 2027 |
Level 2: Seven weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| January 4, 2027 | February 19, 2027 |
| November 8, 2027 | December 24, 2027 |
Level 3: Seven weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| February 22, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
Level 4: Seven weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| April 12, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
| September 20, 2027 | November 5, 2027 |
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Eight to 10听weeks per level, each year; requires two levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Level 1: Eight to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Availability | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Open | January 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
Level 2: Eight to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| September 8, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| September 13, 2027 | November 5, 2027 |
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized)
Four to 10听weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Level 1: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
Level 2: 4 to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| September 8, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| September 13, 2027 | November 5, 2027 |
Level 3: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| November 10, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| November 9, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| November 15, 2027 | December 24, 2027 |
Level 4: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| January 4, 2027 | January 29, 2027 |
Transport Trailer Technician (Harmonized)
4 to 10听weeks per level, each year; requires 2 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Level 1: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
Level 2: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Availability | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Open | February 10, 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| Open | February 8, 2027 | March 5, 2027 |
Truck and Transport Mechanic (Harmonized)
4 to 10听weeks per level, each year; requires 4 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification.Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Level 1: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
Level 2: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| September 8, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| September 13, 2027 | November 5, 2027 |
Level 3: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| November 10, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| November 9, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| November 15, 2027 | December 24, 2027 |
Truck and Transport Mechanic Level 4: Four to 10 weeks
Standards and program outline are set by for Red Seal Certification
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| February 8, 2027 | March 5, 2027 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Note:听:听apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by听.
Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program.听
Technical training
As an apprentice, you鈥檒l spend about 80% of your time on the job, so you earn while you learn. In addition to that practical experience, you also need to sign up for a few weeks of in-school technical training each year.
You'll be in school about once a year to complete听a level of in-school theory听to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training varies but is usually between听four and 10 weeks听and includes a听.
Classes are held on the Interurban campus. Look over the听class schedule听with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Camosun.
Program standards and curriculum听are set by听SkilledTradesBC.
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Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Tuition
Tuition is provided for each level
Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
$778.75听 Level 1
$778.75听 Level 2
$778.75听 Level 3
$778.75听 Level 4
Diesel Engine Mechanic Apprenticeship
$1,397.50听 Level 1
$1,118.00听 Level 2
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
$1,397.50听 Level 1
$1,118.00听 Level 2
$838.50听 Level 3
$698.75听 Level 4
Transport Trailer Technician Apprenticeship
$1,397.50听 Level 1
$698.75听 Level 2
Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprenticeship
$1,397.50听 Level 1
$1,118.00听 Level 2
$838.50听 Level 3
$698.75听 Level 4
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Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
Apprentice Employment Insurance
Apprentices should apply for听Apprentice EI (Service Canada)听financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.
Grants
The Government of Canada provides .
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Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.
To apply you must have a听job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.
An apprentice听must be sponsored听by an employer who is听registered听at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact听听to register you as an apprentice.
Contact us
If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.
For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at听250-370-3856听or听tradesinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Kyle Broad
Chair, Motor Vehicle and Metal Trades
broadk@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3786
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Faculty/staff profile
Patrick Jones
Instructor and Program Leader, Automotive Service Technician
jonesp@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3812
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Faculty/staff profile
Mark Price
Program Lead, Instructor, Heavy Mechanical
pricem@camosun.ca
250-370-3861
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning听250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number听registration@camosun.ca .
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Questions about your classes
For about the program contact 250-370-3856,听tradesinfo@camosun.ca听or the department Chair.