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This 2-year program provides a comprehensive introduction to all the systems you will encounter as an
automotive service technician: mechanical, computer, networks, electronics, and non-mechanical systems.
At the end of Year 1, you will have the opportunity to write the Block 1 Apprenticeship exam.
First Semester begins Sept 2nd, 2025.
Last Day of Classes Dec.12th , 2025
First Day 2nd semester Jan 5th, 2026
February Break Feb 23rd-27th, 2026 (no classes)
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF IMPORTANT DATES, .
Location of Classroom: Room #174 - Waterfront Campus, 98 Water Street, Summerside
OJT Dates: TBD
Course Registration Opens May 1st. To complete course registration
Please review your course map below to find your required classes.
| 2025 PS Fall | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| AUTO-1000 | Safety, Tools, and Equipment | 2 | |
| AUTO-1005 | Maintenance and Service | 3 | AUTO-1000 |
| AUTO-1115 | Suspension, Steering, and Wheel Alignment | 5 | AUTO-1000 |
| COMP-1000 | Computer Essentials | 3 | |
| MATH-1005 | Math Essentials | 2 | |
| PRAC-1150 | Automotive Service Technology Practicum I | 3 | NCPR-1001, NCPR-1002, SAFE-1005 |
| WELD-1200 | Basic Automotive Welding and Cutting | 1 | AUTO-1000 |
| NCPR-1001 | Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C | ||
| NCPR-1002 | Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) | ||
| SAFE-1005 | PEI Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| 2026 PS Winter | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| AUTO-1100 | Brake Systems | 3 | AUTO-1000 |
| AUTO-1210 | Basic Electrical and Introduction to Scan Tools | 3 | AUTO-1000 |
| AUTO-1221 | Drivelines | 2 | AUTO-1000 |
| AUTO-1225 | Engine Fundamentals | 2 | AUTO-1000 |
| COMM-1005 | Workplace Communications | 3 | |
| MATH-1115 | Automotive Trade Math | 2 | MATH-1005 |
| PRAC-1250 | Automotive Service Technology Practicum II | 3 | PRAC-1150, APPROVAL BY LEARNING MANAGER |
Book List: Students will be required to purchase textbook and online software.
Details will be given during Orientation.
Other Required Materials: Pens, pencils, binder, loose-leaf, scribbler, calculator
Equipment Required:
Jeff Dingwell (1st-year Instructor)
Phone: 902-888-6439
Email Jeff
Jon Cook (2nd-year Instructor)
Phone: 902-888-6444
Email Jon
Cliff Murray
Phone: 902-888-6443
Email Cliff
Ruth Rundle
Phone: 902-888-6448
Email Ruth
