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Diploma of Automotive Technician

Red River College Polytechnic

Winnipeg, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to diagnose, Repair and maintain vehicles.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Automotive Technician and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Automotive service technician
Automotive electronics specialist
Brake specialist
Transmission and drive train specialist
Engine performance specialist
Heating and air conditioning specialist
With more education shop supervisor
Automotive instructor

Curriculum

51-credit technical diploma on a semester study plan. Core study: auto service fundamentals
Brake systems
Steering and suspension
Engine repair
Engine performance
Climate control
Electrical and electronic systems
Automatic transmissions
Driveline diagnostics.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 equivalent to Manitoba (international secondary school graduation)
With programme-specific subjects (English
Math
Sciences)
English test proof
Some programmes add a portfolio
Mature-student route for applicants aged 19 or older.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 equivalent to Manitoba (international secondary school graduation), No minimum mark published, Programme-specific subjects, Some programmes add English/mathematics 40S, Portfolio or resume, Mature Student route for applicants aged 19+ without Grade 12.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17
Duolingo tests before 2026-01-20) or 4.0 (no component below 3.5
PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts and certificates
English proficiency evidence
Program-specific admission documents
Financial evidence for the study permit
Study permit documents after admission.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Choose the program and apply early for the intended intake. Complete the online application and pay the international application fee. Submit academic records
English proficiency evidence
program-specific documents. Accept the offer and pay the non-refundable international tuition deposit within the stated period. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and provincial attestation documentation. Apply for the study permit and complete registration.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,970 CAD
Application fee	$160 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Notre Dame Campus
Faculty or school	School of General Studies
Department	Academic Department
Teaching language	English
Credit value	55
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Red River College Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.