- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This online course introduces participants to customer handling and shop administration within the automotive service and repair industry. Potential candidates are: upgrading technicians, vehicle enthusiasts looking to expand their theoretical knowledge of the auto industry, career transitioners, and those seeking general knowledge for a career in automotive service advising. Topics discussed, but not limited to are: trends in the automotive industry, pay structures, flat rate schedules, price quotations, marketing, customer handling and follow-up, and understanding vehicle maintenance and repair.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$520.13
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain various automotive service management organizations and structures
- Describe service advising responsibilities and job description / expectations
- Demonstrate customer sales and relation techniques
- Describe various forms and procedures used in service and repair facilities
- Practice customer satisfaction strategies
- Provide written job estimate and quotations for various automotive repair operations
- Showcase ownership maintenance requirements for typical vehicle technologies
Effective as of Fall 2020
Related Programs
Automotive Service Advisor (AUTO 2160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Automotive Service Management Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of AUTO 2160 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 88156
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Wed Jan 22
- 3 weeks
- CRN 88156
- Domestic fees $520.13
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Jan 22 | Tue, Wed, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Naveen Jit
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.