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Transportation Technology OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship. It is also the best course offered in our high schools to prepare students for a career as a Truck and Coach Technician, Small Marine Engines, or Motorcycle Technician.

Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs offered at local community colleges, and private technical training centres can cost between $2,500 and $6,000.

Watch this great video about the Transportation Program. Find out more about the Transportation trade.

Program Planning

2009 - 2010 School Year

Proposed 2010-2011 School Year

Transportation OYAP at MM Robinson HS
Period	Semester 1	Semester 2
1	TTJ3EB (2 credits) or TTJ3EC (2 credits plus 1 optional credit)	TTJ 4EB
2
3		LUNCH or travel time
4	2 elective credits, which can be grade 12 math or English etc.	TTJ4EU (2 credit co-op)
5

Pathway Charts

• HDSB Pathway Chart
• HCDSB Pathway Chart

Transportation OYAP

Auto Service Technician, Truck & Coach Technician, Alignment and Brake Technician, Motorcycle Technician, Marine Engine Technician, Small Engine Technician

The Transportation OYAP Program follows the Ministry of Education guidelines.

Career Opportunities

Automotive Service Technicians: (NOC code 7321c)

“Automotive service technicians inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars and light trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages and service stations, automotive specialty shops and retail establishments which have automotive service shops.

The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Decision Making, Document Use, Oral Communication, Problem Solving”**

Truck and Transport Mechanics: (NOC code 7321a)

“Truck and transport mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, structural, electrical and electronic systems and components of commercial transport trucks. They are employed by repair shops, large fleet maintenance companies, transportation and other companies which own and operate trucks.

The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Computer Use, Finding Information, Oral Communication, Problem Solving”**

** Info from the Ontario Skills Passport

Other Related Career Pathways: Motorcycle mechanic, aircraft mechanics & aircraft inspectors, elevator constructors and mechanics, transport trailer technicians, marine engine technician, race car mechanic, automotive engineer, electronics repairer, diesel mechanic, small engine mechanic, heavy equipment repair technician, agricultural equipment repair technician, auto detailer

Salaries

An Auto Service Technician can make between $25,000 and $55,000 per year. Highly skilled mechanics, shop foremen or shop managers can earn up to $100,000 per year. (Career Cruising statistics)

Interesting Facts

• Total automotive exports to all countries was $70 billion in 2007 – This represents 15.5% of total Canadian exports.
• Every dollar from the auto industry generates $7 in related and spin off industries
• Ontario is home to 5 of the largest auto makers in the world which include General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler and Honda.
• This program has consistently produced regional, provincial and national champions in the Automotive Skills Competition.
• The auto service technician apprenticeship takes 6500 hours and is a red seal trade.

Certificates and Exemptions

Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their in-school credits and a minimum of 2 coop credits will earn a Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP program. All students may challenge the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities exemption exam. However it is recommended that only students, who have earned a minimum of 70% on all units with an overall average of 80%, consider writing this exam. Students earning 80% will receive an Honours Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. Students who are successful in challenging the ministry exemption exam will be granted a Concentrated OYAP Exemption Certificate. Passing this exam means students may be exempt from the first level of apprenticeship training. Please note the college may charge a fee for administering the exemption test.

Process:

The OYAP process consists of 4 main stages 1. The information gathering and awareness stage 2. The program contact stage (log onto www.onsorts.ca and choose up to 2 courses that you may be interested in.) 3. The interview preparation stage 4. The interview

To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following documents. These documents designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a Concentrated OYAP Program.

Downloads:

• OYAP Application Package All forms required to apply for OYAP

You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.

For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.

To apply or find out more about an OYAP school to career program, click here