Helping Canadians get back to work.

Canadian Automotive and Trucking Institute

12160 – 88th Avenue, Surrey BC

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • B.C. Access Grant
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Skilled Trades, Auto, Fire Programs

  • Auto Body Career Training

    When a vehicle experiences an accident, for example a collision, one of the places that may become damaged is the auto body, and the person best suited to fix it is someone well trained in Collision Repair Trades. The auto body of a car or truck is as important as the engine and other parts it carries. Carefully constructed from materials ranging from chrome and steel to fibre glass or high tech carbon fibre, the outer layer of the car, sometimes known as the coach work, serves many purposes. It keeps the passengers inside the car safe, and the auto body often constructed to maximize fuel efficiency and the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Customizing this part of a vehicle, with paint and other add ons is one of the ways that people make their vehicles aesthetically distinct. After an accident, getting a vehicle road worthy means a thorough inspection from someone with the right qualifications and certifications, the sort of education that can be found at a mechanic school. Skilled technicians also know how to patch, replace or otherwise repair damage to an auto body, including automotive painting and refinishing.
  • Automotive detailing is a key part of the aesthetic of a vehicle. Whether the shiny finish, the upholstery and carpets or other decorative features, attention to auto detailing can also improve the sale value of a car or truck, or potentially help customers develop a unique look. It’s also an essential skillset to have in the event that a vehicle has experienced an accident. Although the auto body takes a separate skill set to repair, getting everything looking good as new can take a good hand with an airbrush. One possible place to take your auto detailing skills in a job in “dealer preparation”. Much like the people who help sell a house by setting it up to its best advantage before it is shown to potential buyers.  This may also include earning certification to prepare cars for delivery to places like a show room, giving you a chance to work with new as well as used vehicles. Alternatively, this is also one of the automotive careers that allows you to work independently. If you choose this path, you’ll be working for yourself, helping car dealerships get their stock up in shape before it goes out in the lot or even decorating cars to the customized tastes of their owners.
  • No dealership is complete without a talented administrative and sales staff. As well as having superior knowledge of their product, vehicle sales professionals must also be experts at everything from financing and customer service. Managers must help everyone at the dealership pull together as a team while keeping a keen eye on the bottom dollar. Both need to understand the laws and regulations surrounding the sale, leasing or transfer of a vehicle and are essential to the success of the business. Regardless of the state of the economy, the car ownership rate has gone up steadily, as customers find vehicle ownership is a necessity in their daily life. Thus, there are always reliable automotive careers in Sales and Leasing, just like the other key roles at a dealership. However, as more and more people enter the market as car owners, and families may own several vehicles, dealerships must compete to distinguish themselves. Modern techniques in car and truck Sales and Leasing are defined by informative, helpful sales methods that educate the buyer on the best fit for them. Satisfied car buyers have a strong chance of developing a lifetime brand loyalty, and for this reason

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • No dealership is complete without a talented administrative and sales staff. As well as having superior knowledge of their product, vehicle sales professionals must also be experts at everything from financing and customer service. Managers must help everyone at the dealership pull together as a team while keeping a keen eye on the bottom dollar. Both need to understand the laws and regulations surrounding the sale, leasing or transfer of a vehicle and are essential to the success of the business. Regardless of the state of the economy, the car ownership rate has gone up steadily, as customers find vehicle ownership is a necessity in their daily life. Thus, there are always reliable automotive careers in Sales and Leasing, just like the other key roles at a dealership. However, as more and more people enter the market as car owners, and families may own several vehicles, dealerships must compete to distinguish themselves. Modern techniques in car and truck Sales and Leasing are defined by informative, helpful sales methods that educate the buyer on the best fit for them. Satisfied car buyers have a strong chance of developing a lifetime brand loyalty, and for this reason

SURREY Campus

AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTRE SURREY

Your future in automotive careers begins with researching the wide range of opportunities that are available. Explore the fields and specialties to find your best fit.

Surrey, British Columbia is located on the west coast of Canada and is a member municipality of Greater Vancouver. The municipality is centrally located, surrounded by Vancouver, Richmond and Langley, as well as close by to Coquitlam, Lynden and Abbotsford. Surrey is home to numerous automotive businesses, ranging from privately owned garages to franchise dealerships.

Recent years have seen a population increase, with about 394,976 currently living in the Surrey area. The municipality is also known for its commitment to environmental issues and cultural diversity, and with large amount of low residential density zoning, many residents choose to use cars as a principal means of transportation.


*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.