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    Automobile mechanics

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    TRAINING
    DESCRIPTION

    This program trains mechanics to identify and repair defects discovered on vehicles. Mechanics work mainly for car dealerships and repair shops or are self-employed.

    Duration : 1 800 Hours

    IMPORTANT: This training program is not eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
    NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

    academic
    prerequisites


    * The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

    JOB
    PROSPECTS

  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

    • Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

    Centre de formation professionnelle de l'Estuaire
    Baie-Comeau, Côte-Nord
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : March 16 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
    * Please update your nationality in the general menu
    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : August 26 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle L'Envol

    Centre de formation professionnelle L'Envol
    Carleton-sur-Mer, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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    DURATION : 24 Months
    CLASSES START : August 20 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle de Portneuf

    Centre de formation professionnelle de Portneuf
    Donnacona, Capitale-Nationale
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    DURATION : 24 Months
    CLASSES START : November 02 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 24 Months
    CLASSES START : January 18 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 24 Months
    CLASSES START : March 08 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle à La Prairie

    Centre de formation professionnelle à La Prairie
    La Prairie, Montérégie
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : August 12 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : January 11 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle de Lévis

    Centre de formation professionnelle de Lévis
    Lévis, Chaudière-Appalaches
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : January 06 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    CFPRO à Matane

    CFPRO à Matane
    Matane, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle Daniel-Johnson

    Centre de formation professionnelle Daniel-Johnson
    Montréal, Montréal
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : April 13 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : September 08 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : September 14 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    Centre de formation professionnelle de Verdun

    Centre de formation professionnelle de Verdun
    Montréal, Montréal
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 19 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle West-Island

    Centre de formation professionnelle West-Island
    Pierrefonds, Montréal
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2024-2025)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2024-2025)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : September 01 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : October 01 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : January 01 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : February 01 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 16 Months
    CLASSES START : April 01 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Équip. Motorisé

    Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Équip. Motorisé
    Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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    DURATION : 20 Months
    CLASSES START : January 25 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre intégré de mécanique industrielle de la Chaudière (CIMIC)

    Centre intégré de mécanique industrielle de la Chaudière (CIMIC)
    Saint-Georges, Chaudière-Appalaches
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : August 23 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    École professionnelle des Métiers

    École professionnelle des Métiers
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie
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    DURATION : 19 Months
    CLASSES START : August 27 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre d'études professionnelles Saint-Jérôme

    Centre d'études professionnelles Saint-Jérôme
    Saint-Jérôme, Laurentides
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 17 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    Centre de formation professionnelle ACCESS

    Centre de formation professionnelle ACCESS
    Saint-Lambert, Montérégie
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : September 07 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : October 19 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : January 25 2027
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
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    Centre de formation professionnelle de l'automobile

    Centre de formation professionnelle de l'automobile
    Sainte-Thérèse, Laurentides
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    DURATION : 21 Months
    CLASSES START : August 19 2026
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle le Tremplin

    Centre de formation professionnelle le Tremplin
    Thetford Mines, Chaudière-Appalaches
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2024-2025)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2025-2026)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 18 Months
    CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
    COSTS : 4 100,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    Legend Welcoming services

    Integrating into the community

    — Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
    — Contact with local aid organizations

    Reception on arrival

    — Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

    Integrating into the school system

    — School tour and twinning with another student
    — Monthly follow-up with the student

    Integrating the family

    — Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
    — Help with child daycare or school registration
    — Information on family social activities

    General information and administrative follow-up

    — Direct contact with a resource person
    — Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
    — Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

    Accommodation

    — Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
    — Help with finding permanent accommodation

    Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

    TRAINING OBJECTIVES

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    TRAINING CONTENT

    Competency statement
    HOURS
    Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process
    15
    Prevent occupational health and safety and environmental protection risks
    30
    Find technical information about motor vehicles
    45
    Perform heating, welding and cutting operations
    45
    Do shop work
    75
    Establish interpersonal relationships at work
    30
    Inspect internal combustion engines
    75
    Repair internal combustion engines
    90
    Inspect road-holding systems
    60
    Repair road-holding systems
    90
    Inspect electrical and electronic systems
    90
    Repair lighting systems
    60
    Inspect basic computer-controlled systems
    60
    Inspect transmission systems
    90
    Repair transmission systems
    105
    Inspect starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories
    75
    Repair starting and charging systems and electromagnetic accessories
    75
    Inspect engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems
    45
    Maintain and repair engine and passenger compartment temperature control systems
    45
    Inspect active and passive safety systems
    45
    Repair active and passive safety systems
    60
    Perform general maintenance on motor vehicles
    60
    Inspect electronic ignition systems
    60
    Repair electronic ignition systems
    60
    Inspect electronic injection and antipollution systems
    60
    Maintain and repair electronic injection and antipollution systems
    75
    Inspect the drive train
    75
    Carry out a job search
    15
    Enter the labour force
    90

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