Automotive Technician « Regina Trades & Skills Centre

Automotive Technician

8 weeks

September 2 - October 24, 2025

Automotive Technician

8 weeks
September 2 - October 24, 2025

Registration closes:
August 10th, 2025 @ 11:59pm
Information session:
August 11th, 2025 @ 1:30pm

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Regina Trades & Skills Centre is offering an introductory Automotive Technician course. The program will provide students with the basic fundamental knowledge, practical skills and all certifications needed to gain employment in the automotive mechanic industry. Graduates will have training in tools, materials, oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, tires, power steering and general maintenance.

Requirements

  • MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR A PERMANENT RESIDENT TO APPLY - SATCC requirements for apprenticeship
  • A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check may be required by your work placement
  • Grade 12 Recommended (min requirements are Grade 10 Math and Grade 10 Science)
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required
  • Compliance to RTSC’s fit for duty policy
  • English Language Requirement (CLB Level 6 required for Apprenticeship)
  • For more selection criteria, please visit rtsc.org/why-train-with-us

Areas of Study

  • WHMIS 2015
  • Rights & Responsibilities
  • Terminology
  • Service Information
  • Oil Change, Tire Rotation, Inspection
  • Tires
  • Power Steering, Steering & Suspension
  • Engine Maintenance and Basic Diagnostics
  • Work Experience

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The next step in the application process is to attend virtual information session on Monday, August 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pm. Followed by an In-Person Skills Assessment on Tuesday, August 12th, time TBD.

In order to qualify for the skills assessment and an interview, you MUST attend a virtual information session on Monday, AUg. 11th @ 1:30 pm. The link will be emailed to you between Aug. 7th and Aug. 11th.

On Tuesday, Aug. 12th there will also be an in-person skills assessment time TBD. This is held at Regina Trades & Skills Centre at 1275 Albert St. 

You must attend the virtual information session to remain eligible for the skills assessment! 

The In-Person Skills Assessment will be approximately 3 hours in length and will include a variety of stations:

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early (times will be discussed at the Virtual Info Session)

Please bring with you:

  • Wear long pants (jeans or cargo pants is fine)
  • A shirt with sleeves
  • Closed toe shoes
  • A water bottle

Those selected from this session will be assigned an in-person interview to follow the same week. Any questions or concerns, please email info@rtsc.org or call 306-337-0533

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"It was an amazing experience, I loved the way they do everything. It is so well organized and put together. This is a great learning curve for people with zero to no experience. I loved the course, overall it was the best experience I've had learning since I was a child. I would strongly recommend taking the courses offered by RTSC. It's free, they pay you and pay for all the certifications required for your job placement at the end. I rate the experience at RTSC 10/10."

Darcy D Commercial Concrete

"It is a very good program in that it helps you to gain entry into the industry. You are basically given the expectations and sent on your way which is good. The skills are not so much what you can do. You are drilled on the four pillars so you can get a job and keep it. As you stay in the job your skill development."

Verdayne S Steel Studs & Drywall

"Overall, I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to get a trade; especially if you don't know where to start or how to go about it. This course will provide oneself with the basic fundamental trades & skills that one needs to start their career, build their confidence, learn the hard skills and gain the ability to grasp the concepts. I would definitely recommend RTSC to anyone who wants a trade."

Christopher L Painting

I just wanted to reach out & send a huge thank you to all. Since being in the childcare class back in 2021, I have completed my level TWO, And actively taking my level 3 classes to complete my diploma, I am still at the centre I did my work placement at and was promoted to supervisor last week. So, thanks again RTSC!

Alanna Child Care Educator

The pillars of success we learned at the RTSC are being noticed by my employer, and I have been rewarded for following them. At the end of my three month probation period, the Superintendent at the site I am currently working on wanted to increase my wage to $25/hour. We are working mostly 10 hour days with the odd 8 here and there, and I have been back on the site on weekends to refuel and maintain heaters for concrete on weekends. I absolutely love my job and could not be happier with the results of my work placement from RTSC. I will be starting my first year schooling on the way to journeyman as soon as I have accumulated enough hours. Thank you RTSC!

Kaleb H Carpentry

We need these types of programs expanded. There is a shortage of trades people entering the work force, and providing a basic crash course to learn some basics creates workers that are able to enter the trade with an elevated level of productivity. Alliance has people on staff that got their start through the program, and I see it as a quality organization to recruit from.

John A - Alliance Energy Electrical