Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certification

Four-stroke cycle, engine components, timing systems, valve train, compression testing, and cylinder head servicing procedures.

Engine oil properties, viscosity ratings, oil pump operation, cooling system components, thermostat function, and coolant mixture requirements for Canadian winters.

Fuel pump operation, fuel injectors, fuel rail, fuel pressure regulation, intake manifold, and fuel system diagnostics including rich and lean conditions.

Battery testing, charging system, starter circuits, ignition coils, spark plugs, relays, fuses, circuit protection, and voltage drop testing.

OBD-II system operation, DTC interpretation, catalytic converter, EGR, PCV, secondary air injection, oxygen sensors, and scan tool diagnostics.

Disc and drum brake components, master cylinder, brake fluid types, bleeding procedures, ABS operation, brake diagnostics, and parking brake systems.

MacPherson struts, control arms, sway bars, power steering, wheel alignment, tire service, TPMS, and wheel bearing diagnosis.

Automatic and manual transmission operation, torque converter, clutch systems, driveshaft, U-joints, CV joints, differential, and drivetrain diagnostics.

Automotive A/C components, refrigerants, heater core, HVAC controls, hybrid/EV high voltage safety, regenerative braking, airbags, and supplemental restraint systems.