College Certificate - Automotive Fundamentals (8208)

The College Certificate - Automotive Fundamentals at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto is a one-year college certificate that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

This one-year certificate builds core automotive fundamentals — vehicle systems, maintenance and inspection, shop safety and tools — through hands-on training at Ashtonbee. It is a practical entry point into the automotive trades, which align with Canada's PGWP priority fields (confirm this certificate's CIP status). Graduates take entry service roles or progress into technician diplomas and apprenticeships.

Delivered at Centennial College's Ashtonbee campus in Toronto. This field aligns with the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; confirm the program's CIP code on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list, as the final decision rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Entry Automotive Technician, Lube/Tire Technician and Shop Assistant, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.