Mécanique Automobile

PROGRAMME Mécanique automobile
CODE 5298
TYPE DE DIPLOME Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP)
NOMBRE DE CRÉDITS 120
DURÉE TOTALE 1800 heures
NOMBRE DE MODULE 29
FRAIS DE SCOLARITÉ (Étudiant résidant au Canada) $19,950.00 CAD
FRAIS DE SCOLARITÉ (Étudiant résidant à l’étranger) $23,950.00 CAD


Program Description:

Vehicles today are becoming more and more complex, and mechanics graduates from Aviron Technical Institute are trained understand all these different components and intricacies.

Automobile mechanics are generalists and their work consists primarily in; maintaining motor vehicles in perfect working order while adhering to the health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

We offer you the opportunity to become a great mechanic through our program consisting of 1800 hours. Throughout the program, you will complete 29 competencies, where you’ll work on conventional and computer-controlled motor vehicles components and systems, including the drive train, standard and automatic transmissions, the differential and shafts, hydraulic and air suspension, the steering system, brakes, carburetors and devices, the starting and charging system, and electric and electronic accessories.

Mechanics are required to:

  • Take preventive and corrective action;

  • Inspect vehicles in order to identify defects, their causes and their sources;

  • Repair, replace and adjust parts;

  • Installing optional equipment and accessories;

  • Exercise legislation respecting occupational health, safety and environmental protection.


  • In addition, mechanics must constantly refer to plans, drawings, specifications and recommendations provided by manufacturers.

    The qualities sought out in a mechanic are organization, interest in manual and intellectual work, precision, and independence. They must also have the competence to diagnose and resolve problems, a sense of responsibility, and communication skills. Mechanics must also be versatile and continue learning the trade throughout their career.

    *This DEP program is eligible for the program of student financial assistance from the Government of Quebec.

    Main Job Operations:

    Mechanics perform some or all of the following functions:

    Automotive service technicians:

  • Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic ;

  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic ;

  • Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups.

  • Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing:
  • Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions ;

  • Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance.
  • Program Content:

    Code Competency Description Hours Credits
    843-401 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
    843-412 Avoid health, safety and environmental hazards 30 2
    843-423 Find technical information about motor vehicles 45 3
    843-433 Perform heating, welding and cutting operations 45 3
    843-445 Do shop work 75 5
    843-452 Establish interpersonal relationships at work 30 2
    843-465 Inspect internal combustion engines 75 5
    843-476 Repair internal combustion engines 90 6
    843-484 Inspect road-holding systems 60 4
    843-496 Repair road-holding systems 90 6
    783-494 To install and maintain three-phase transformers 60 4
    843-506 Inspect electrical and electronic systems 90 6
    843-514 Repair lighting systems 60 4
    843-524 Inspect basic computer-controlled systems 60 4
    843-536 Inspect transmission systems 90 6
    843-547 Repair transmission systems 105 7
    843-555 Inspect starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories 75 5
    843-565 Repair starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories 75 5
    843-573 Inspect engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems 45 3
    843-583 Maintain and repair engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems 45 3
    843-593 Inspect active and passive safety systems 45 3
    843-604 Repair active and passive safety systems 60 4
    843-614 Do general maintenance on a motor vehicle 60 4
    843-624 Inspect electronic ignition systems 60 4
    843-634 Repair electronic ignition systems 60 4
    843-644 Inspect electronic injection and antipollution systems 60 4
    843-655 Maintain and repair electronic injection and antipollution systems 75 5
    843-655 Inspect the drive train 75 5
    843-671 Carry out a job search 15 1
    843-686 Enter the work force 90 6


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