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Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice

CREDENTIAL: Certificate
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Get a full introduction to automotive collision and refinishing by learning to prime, repair, and finish damaged vehicles in a hybrid online/in-shop format. Available to British Columbia high school students.

Tuition: 4490*
Credential: Certificate
Length: 8 0 months
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based and Online
Program Flyer: Download
Campus: Offsite Offsite
Start Dates: Nov
 

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of automotive vehicles
  • Maintain tools and equipment to ensure top performance, safety and environmental compliance
  • Perform cutting, welding and heating processes to industry and vehicle manufacturers’ standards
  • Analyze vehicle conditions and documentation to develop organized repair plans
  • Use communication techniques to build and maintain professional industry and customer relations
  • Remove and install vehicle components to manufacturers fit and finish standards
  • Prepare surfaces for refinishing accounting for substrate conditions and manufacturers’ specifications
  • Use repair materials and equipment in preparation for top-coat application in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
  • Perform top-coating procedures to achieve a variety of original equipment (OE) finishes
  • Remove, repair and install metal panels and components to original contour, fit and finish
  • Remove, repair and install plastic panels and components to original contour, fit and finish
  • Perform automotive detailing tasks and inspect repaired vehicles according to quality assurance standards

What to expect

This program provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning including:

  • Scheduled and self-paced online theory assignments
  • Online group discussions
  • Hands-on practical lessons and lectures in the workplace, school, or ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵfacility according to regional agreements.  

Note: Students are required to purchase minimal basic tool²õÌýand personal protective items early in the program. Approximate cost: $350.00

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • Applicants do not apply to ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵdirectly. Interested students, teachers and counselors are directed to contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. Regional B.C. School Districts are directed to contact the ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵAuto Collision Repair Department for participation details.
  •  Greater Vancouver area High School students should apply to the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Certificate program.
  • See the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Program website for details ().

The following are essential requirements for student success in this program:

  • Applicants must have minimum basic computer skills and access to an internet-connected computer/mobile device;
  • Applicants must be responsive to active communications;
  • Applicants must be self motivated and disciplined to complete online studies on a set schedule;
  • Applicants must posses the ability and willingness to take responsibility for learning assignments issued during work experience sessions.   

General

Recommended Characteristics

  • Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a service industry;
  • Good hand dexterity for operating equipment and machines;
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction;
  • Good general health and respiratory condition;
  • Physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy parts and equipment as required by the program;
  • Ability to tolerate noise and vibration;
  • Mechanical aptitude and interest;
  • Good hand-eye coordination;
  • Good eyesight and colour vision;
  • Good line, form and depth perception;
  • Possession of valid BC driver's license.

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit

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Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
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Tuition Tuition 4490
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Laundry0
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Temporary Medical Insurance 0
U-PASS 0
Graduation45
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