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	Richmond, BC Surrey, BC Toronto, ON Montreal, PQ Distance Learning Center

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Automotive Industry &
Certification Courses

A government requirement for technicians who service automotive air conditioning systems.

Ozone Depletion CFC Certification Course

This is the first course in a (government-regulated) Air Conditioning series and is a requirement for any technician who services automotive air conditioning systems.

The course content and manual cover environmentally correct equipment design and the proper handling of CFC/HCFC/HFC and the environmental awareness of ozone depleting substances.

The course is designed to prepare students in complying with provincial regulations covering refrigeration and air conditioning systems; and is based on Environment Canada's "Code of Practice for Reducing CFC Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems".

This course is suitable for all automotive, RV, residential, commercial and industrial, applications as students will learn the regulations and methods on how to handle Freon from A/C systems.

Certification

This course leads to a certificate issued by The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI). The certificate is valid in all provinces and does not expire.

Training in this course recognized as an ICBC C.A.R. shop upgrading course.

Note: The certification is required to purchase Freon or to operate an A/C business.

Instruction Hours and Class Times

Duration: 7 hours. The program is offered on Saturdays, (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM). Please see course schedules below for more info.

Campus: Surrey, BC (Vancouver)

Program Prerequisites:

The applicant must be 19 years old or be a high school graduate to enter this program.

This course is a mandatory requirement of the Apprenticeship program (second year).

Tuition

Tuition Fees: $149 + GST, includes manual.

Ozone Depletion CFC Certification Course

Course start dates & times:

Policies, Registration Procedures, Distance Learning Return Policies. 

Following is a summary of the Automotive Training Centre's Policies, Registration Procedures, Refunds and Distance Learning Return Policies. 



For all Students:  There is a mandatory $50 processing fee*. No application will be processed, unless accompanied with appropriate payment.

All tuition fees are payable in FULL prior to the commencement of the program.
An interview with an ATC Admission Representative is required to determine the candidate’s suitability for the
program selected.
If the student is applying for a program of study where their goal is to obtain a trade, then the school will advise the student in writing of the minimum regulated trade requirements, prior to admitting the student into the program.
Students enrolled in ATC programs requiring minimum education level will be advised prior to admission.
Admission will not be granted for Students that fail to meet ATC’s minimum requirements and all fees paid under this contract except for the processing fee will be refunded unless a written agreement is in place to waive the minimum requirements.
FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS ONLY:
1. Canadian Students admitted to an ATC program are required to pay a $200 deposit at time of registration
2. Please refer to the campus program application outlines
for the refund policy that applies.
FOR US CITIZENS ONLY:
1. All fees are payable in US dollars.
2. American Students admitted to an ATC program are required to pay a $400 deposit at time of registration.
3. Please refer to the campus program application outlines for the refund policy that applies.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Admissions pre-requisites 
To register for any of the Automotive Training Center Montreal programs, you must provide proof that you have completed high school or an equivalent in your country. You must also be 18 years of age at the moment of application. Atc’s
Montreal campus provides training in both Canada’s official languages : French and English except for specific courses which are offered in French only.
1. Application 
Once you have selected the program you are looking for, fill out the application form, sign it and return it to the Registration office with the following documents :
Proof of high school completion or equivalent;
Copy of all your diplomas or certificates;
Copy of a certified document stating your complete name and date of birth;
Two authenticated and signed recent photos of yourself;
A 200$US international certified cheque, money order or wire transfer to the order of L’École de l’automobile for treatment of your demand. This payment is non refundable.
2. Registration
Upon reception of the above mentioned documents, a Registration officer will analyse your demand and let you know, within 10 working days whether or not your demand has been accepted. If your demand is accepted,
you must send him a certified international cheque or money order to the order of L’École de l’automobile to cover the following fees :
50 % of the tuition fees ($US);
100$ US to cover the registration fees.
Once your payment is received, the Registration officer will send you a Letter of acceptance and two copies of the enrolment contract (one for the Canadian Ambassy and the other for you to fill and return to ATC).
The totality of the tuition fees must be paid before the beginning of the course.
ATC may refuse any student whose scholar credentials or personal qualifications do not meet the standard required for any of its program.
ATC may, upon written request of the student, take all necessary actions to secure the necessary accommodations for the student stay in the province of Québec.
3. Study permit or visa
Once you receive the letter of acceptance from ATC, you must contact the Canadian Ambassy in your country to obtain either a tourist visa or (if the program is longer than six months) a study permit. The Ambassy will ask for
the followings documents :
The enrolment contract to ’École de l’automobile; 
A proof that you have enough money to cover all your school fees and your living expenses (Immigration Services estimate at 10 000$ a year the minimum living expenses );
A valid passport;
Two passport size photos;
A proof that you can transfer funds;
A letter of reference as a proof of your good reputation;
A good health certificate.
Health and Hospitalization insurance
The Quebec ministry of Relations with citizens and Immigration has stated that f oreign students who want to register for a school program in Quebec must absolutely subscribe an insurance covering medical and hospitalization needs for the length of their stay in Quebec. We strongly suggest that you contact a Canadian company to facilitate and accelerate procedures when you need services. Student who already have health insurance will have to send proof of it to the Registration officer. OBS. ATC may, upon written request from the student, undertake the necessary actions to obtain for him such a health insurance.
SCHOOL’S REFUND POLICIES
Richmond & Surrey Campuses
Refunds before the program of study starts:
(1)(a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by ATC less than seven (7) calendar days after the contract is made, and before the start of a program of study, the institution may retain the lesser of, (i) 10% of the total fees due under the contract or (ii)$100.
(b)Subject to subsection (1) (a), if written n otice of withdrawal is received by ATC thirty (30) calendar days or more before the start of a program of study, the institution may retain 10% of the total fees due under the contract.
(c) Subject to subsection (1) (a), if written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution less than thirty (30) calendar days before the start of a program of study, the institution may retain 20% of the total fees dues under the contract.
Refunds after the program of study starts:
2 (a) After the first 10% of the program’s duration; If the institution receives written notice of withdrawal, or the School dismisses a student, the institution may retain 30% of the total fees due under the contract.
(b) Within the first 30% of the program’s duration, Subject to subsection (2) (a), if written notice of withdrawal is
received by the institution, or a student is dismissed by the School, the institution may retain 50% of the total fees due under the contract.
(c) After 30% o f the program’s duration, If a student withdraws or is dismissed by the School after 30% of the program’s duration, no refund is provided.
Toronto Campus
Refund before the program of study starts:
a) If th e program of study was contracted for 21 or more days prior to the start date and written notice is received 21 more days prior to the start date, all fees shall be refunded.
b) If the program of study was contracted for 21 or more days prior to start an d written notice is received less than 21 days prior to the start date, the institution may retain a $100.00 registration fee plus 10% of the total fees.
c) If th e program of study was contracted for less than 21 days prior to the start date and written notice is received less than 21 days prior to the start date the institution may retain a $100.00 r egistration fee plus 10% of the total fees to a maximum of $200.00
Refund after the program of study starts:
a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by ATC or a student is dismissed from a contracted program after the start date, the institution may retain a registration fee of $100.00, a porti on of the tuition fees based on the percentage of services delivered for the part of the contracted program and a 10% premium based on the difference between the total fees and the portion of the tuition fees of services delivered for the part of the program supplied. 
b) If withdrawal occurs after 2/3 of the program has been delivered and no proper written notice of withdrawal has been received by ATC, the institution may retain all fees.
Montreal Campus
1.Non refundable fees 
The fees (200$US) for opening and processing of the student  dossier and the registration fees (100$US) are not refundable.

2.Cancellation
ATC will charge the student a 200$US penalty for canceling his enrolment contract no matter whether he does it before or after the beginning of the course. If the contract is cancelled after the beginning of the course, the student will be charged for the portion of the course he did attend plus 10% of the difference between total fees and the amount relating to the portion of the course he did attend.
3. Refusal of visa or study permit In the case where the visa or the study permit is denied by the Canadian Ambassy, ATC will refund, upon presentation of a written proof of that refusal, the totality of the tuition fees already paid (50 % of total tuiti on fees).

For International Students
1. If ATC does not accept your application, all fees except the processing fee, will be refunded in full.
2. If your Student Visa is declined after being accepted at ATC, the institution will refund all the fees paid except for $200.00 that will be r etained as an administrative processing charge. The refund will be forward to you once the school is presented with a proof of the Student Visa denial.
3. If after three months of the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance, the student has failed to contact ATC in writing or presented the school with a proof of the Student Visa’s denial, th e school may not only retain all the fees paid, but also, notify the Canadian Immigration authorities about the matter.


For Distance Learning Courses.

Distant Learning Return Policy
Distance Learning Return Policy
Returns must not be opened from its original packaging material. Return shipments damaged in transit will not be accepted. If the item you recieved is damaged, please call Customer Support
Distance Learning products are non returnable for refund if Returns must be accompanied by a copy of the original invoice. at 1-800-546-2886. Items should be shipped via a traceable carrier
the original has been opened. For an 80% refund; all distance A brief not clearly stating the reason for the return must be that proof of delivery can be obtained. ATC will not be responsible
learning products must be returned withing 30 days of the original attached to the packaging. for materials shipped via regualar mail.
invioce date and must be in their original packaging.
This form doubles as a student contract and a signed copy by the Automotive Training Centres will be returned to you along with a receipt of purchase. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks delivery of the program materials, after payment is processed.
The Automotive Training Centres is a registered private post-secondary education institution with the private Post-Secondary Education Commission.

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Five Ways to Register

1. By Phone
Call any of our four campuses directly or the toll-free numbers to register by telephone using Visa or Mastercard.

2. Online
Register online now. Pay by credit card and save up to 15% on selected course tutions.

3. Fascimile
Fax in your completed Registration Form to (604) 270.6122.

4. In Person
We'd like to invite you to visit the school and meet your Admin Rep. and Instructors.

5. Mail
Post your completed Registration Form along with payment to:

Automotive Training Centres
210 - 13460 Smallwood Place
Richmond BC V6V 1W8

Registration is complete when payment is received in full and the registration request has been processed. Individuals wishing to register by mail are encouraged to do so at least two weeks in advance of the course start date. Cheque, credit card or money orders only. Do not send cash in the mail.