This course is delivered in a classroom-based format.

*Please note that Automotive Trades is not being offered in 2023-2024.

This practical and innovative course will help you

• understand automotive workplaces in Ontario.
• interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• network and connect with local employers and employment resources.
• learn how to use your workplace communication training in automotive trades settings such as
  • repair shops.
  • car dealership parts and service departments.
  • service stations.
  • leasing companies.
  • trucking companies.
  • public transit departments.

Small-group exercises based on everyday communication tasks in automotive workplaces will help you

• practise common on-the-job communication to improve your workplace language skills.
• develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills.

Workplace Communication Skills for Automotive Trades is for you if

• you have training or experience in one of the following areas:
  • automotive service.
  • heavy duty equipment.
  • truck and coach.
• you have a valid language proficiency of at least level 4 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
• you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person, or Ukrainian temporary resident or their dependent in Canada (until March 31, 2025).
• you live in Ontario.