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Towing and Roadside Assistance for Light-Duty Vehicles

Code 4742
DiplomaSTC
Sector10 - Motorized Equipment Maintenance
Length of training360 hours
Number of credits24
This program is offered in French:
4242 - Remorquage et dépannage de véhicules légers

Program Objectives

Train students to tow light-duty vehicles that have broken down or been involved in an accident, recover them from an off-road accident and provide roadside assistance. These tasks are governed by strict regulations and standards.

Occupation

Tow truck driver-operator

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
AEP 742-011 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
AEP 742-022 Refer to technical manuals on laws, regulations and standards 30 2
AEP 742-035 Drive a tow truck 75 5
AEP 742-041 Communicate in the workplace 15 1
AEP 742-052 Provide roadside assistance for light-duty vehicles 30 2
AEP 742-063 Manoeuvre the equipment and accessories of a tow truck 45 3
AEP 742-074 Tow light-duty vehicles involved in road accidents 60 4
AEP 742-083 Recover a light-duty vehicle following a run-off-road collision 45 3
AEP 742-093 Enter the workforce 45 3
360 24

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Towing and Roadside Assistance for Light-Duty Vehicles program, candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. Have obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Have obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS)
or Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites

2. Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Are 18 years old when entering training
or Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meet the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure
? This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.

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Towing and Roadside Assistance for Light-Duty Vehicles

Tow truck operators-drivers tow and recover light-duty vehicles that have broken down or been in an accident in accordance with a strict regulatory and normative framework. This job will appeal to self-reliant people who can manage their time and who enjoy driving. The tow truck driver-operator trade requires good physical stamina and a courteous personality.

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