A public vocational training centre in Québec City, part of the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale, focused on motorized equipment maintenance.
The Centre de formation professionnelle Wilbrod-Bherer is a public institution located at 5, rue Robert-Rumilly, Québec (Québec) G1K 2K5. It is part of the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale, which has 10 centres. The centre's director is Francis Pouliot. The centre states that its training is closely linked to field realities and responds directly to industry needs.
The centre offers training programs in carrosserie, automotive technical advising, automobile mechanics, construction equipment mechanics, heavy road vehicle mechanics, and electric vehicle mechanics. Training is carried out on real equipment, with high requirements and clear professional standards. The centre is reputed for its excellence throughout the Est-du-Québec in the field of motorized equipment maintenance.
Students train on a fleet of vehicles, trucks and construction equipment provided for their learning. Listed facilities include personal support and guidance offices, a pedagogical secretariat, and an administrative secretariat.
Admission is handled through Admission F.P., and selection tests are used. The centre emphasizes student support, with success, perseverance and lasting integration into the labour market guiding its decisions. Its mechanics programs are supported by partners including GM, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen, NAPA, Brandt, Toromont and the Réseau de transport de la Capitale.