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Pre-Apprenticeship Micro-certificate

4 Credentials
This Micro-certificate series is designed to introduce learners to career-related information for those wanting to work in the parts sector as a parts professional (e.g. parts-clerk, customer service representative, storeroom clerk).
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Career in the Parts Industry

In this online 8-hr micro-credential, learn the skills & knowledge needed to find and manage your career in the parts industry, including how to find job postings, tips for applying and interviewing, how to succeed on the job, finding a mentor, and more!
Skills
  • Identify the skills needed to be a parts person
  • Develop a career plan that outlines short and long term goals
  • Create an effective resume and cover letter for a parts person position

Safe Workplace Practices

Workplace injuries happen every day and can profoundly affect workers, their families, and the communities in which they live. In this online course, learners will receive an introduction to occupational health and safety. The course offers an overview of occupational health and safety concepts and practices and provides practical suggestions for health and safety advocacy. Lesson 1: General Safety Principles and Personal Protective Equipment Lesson 2: Working Safely Lesson 3: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Lesson 4: Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB Lesson 5: Fire Prevention Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Skills
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of potential workplace hazards and hazard controls
  • Identify safe work practices and the types of personal protection equipment used in the workplace to reduce the risk of various hazards
  • Understand key principles of workplace safety
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Automotive Components

This 7-hour course is designed to provide you with both a fundamental interpretation and understanding of basic standards of industry accepted technical nuances of automotive vehicles. It will provide general information regarding the component’s location, interrelationship to other parts as well as their purpose and function. The course consists of the following 8 lessons: Lesson 1: Engine components Lesson 2: Belts, pulleys, lines, and fittings Lesson 3: Driveline components Lesson 4: Fuel line components Lesson 5: Exhaust systems Lesson 6: Emissions systems Lesson 7: Braking systems Lesson 8: Steering components
Skills
  • identify the operation and identification of engine components
  • identify operation and identification of belts, pulleys, lines and fittings
  • identify fuel system components, exhaust system components, emission control system components, braking system components, and steering system components

Inventory for Parts Professionals

This 6-hour course is designed to provide a general overview of basic standards of parts industry merchandising and inventory control business practices.
Skills
  • • Describe the parts distribution network (i.e. how parts get from manufacturer to consumer)
  • • Identify the three tiers of Canadian Vehicle Parts (genuine, oem, aftermarket parts)
  • • Understand the fundamentals of warehouse storage procedures and shipping/receiving procedures
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