Mechanical & Automotive A20 (with work placement)

Students will study automotive safety, systems and repair, including vehicle lifts, brakes, hydraulics and diagnostics.

Sask DLC coordinates the work placement at a local dealership.

Prerequisite

None. Recommend completing Mechanical & Automotive 10

Delivered

Online Asynchronous

Credits

PAA 20 or Elective 20

What Will I Learn?

Students will learn automotive safety procedures and equipment, handling hazardous materials, vehicle lifting techniques, brake systems and hydraulics and using service information for diagnostics and repairs. You may also explore advanced topics like anti-lock brakes, wheel bearings, suspension, steering systems, and wheel alignment for further specialization. 

The course consists of:

  • 50 hours of online theory

  • 50 hours of practical, hands-on work placement coordinated by Sask DLC in a local business

  • Optional learning camp at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (typically held in December) which will count towards your 50 hours of work placement. If students choose not to attend the learning camp, all 50 hours can be completed at the work placement.

We recommend students and families review Sask DLC's work placement policy. Work placements provide students with an opportunity to see if a trade might be right for them. This is only possible with the support of our partner the Saskatchewan Automotive Dealers Association.

We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required. 
Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email helpdesk@saskDLC.ca or call our main office at 306-252-1000.

Units of Study

Work placement

Automotive Safety Equipment

Hazardous Materials and Housekeeping Skills

Automotive Lifting

Brake Systems

Hydraulics

Wheel Bearings

Suspension Systems

Steering Systems

Wheel Alignment

Automotive Service Information

Exams

No Proctored Exams

What is a proctor?

Course Materials

You Will Need

Any necessary workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls, etc.).

Travel to and from work placement.

Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.

Supplied by Sask DLC

Coordinate work placement at local business

Online course materials

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.

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