A Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec vocational centre offering automotive and recreational vehicle mechanics training and upgrading programs.
The Centre de formation professionnelle de l'automobile de Sainte-Thérèse (CFPA) offers training in the motorized equipment sector. It is located at 301, boulevard du Domaine, Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec J7E 4S4. The centre can be reached by phone at 450 433-5435 or by email at cfpa@cssmi.qc.ca.
Each year the centre trains automotive mechanics technicians, recreational vehicle mechanics technicians, and technical advisors. It also offers upgrading training for automotive industry workers in collaboration with the Comité Paritaire de l'Automobile Lanaudière-Laurentides (CPALL). An evening program in electric vehicle training (AEP) runs Monday to Friday, 16:00 to 22:00, alongside regular day training held Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 15:00. The centre's mission is to develop the technical and professional skills students need to enter the job market, with students expected to obtain a diploma and find related employment. Its values for students are professionalism, respect, rigour and empathy.
The centre's partners have equipped it with state-of-the-art technology. The centre aims to keep tools and equipment functional, of the latest technology, in good condition, and representative of the Quebec automobile fleet. Safety glasses are mandatory in the workshops at all times. Students have access to computer equipment provided by the CSSMI, including a computer, digital camera, printer, and network access. A cafeteria (dining room) is available.
The centre admits students aged 16 and over as of September 30, both boys and girls. Accepted routes include a secondary school diploma or equivalent, a minimum age of 16 with Secondary 4 units, a minimum age of 18 with a general development test, and concurrent enrolment with Secondary 3 units.