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.
Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice
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
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
This program is offered over an 8-month period and may vary according to the requirements of regional School Districts. The program must be completed within 2 years.
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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ facility according to regional agreements. Â
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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ directly. 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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Auto Collision Repair Department for participation details.
- Â 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. Â
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1101 | Occupational Safety (E-pprentice) | 2 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1110 | Industry Readiness | 4.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1116 | Shop Experience (E-pprentice) | 12 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1121 | Construction and Components (E-pprentice) | 3.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1131 | Tools and Equipment (E-pprentice) | 2.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1141 | Welding, Heating and Cutting Steel (E-pprentice) | 2.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1151 | Metal Panels and Components (E-pprentice) | 6 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1161 | Plastic Panels and Components (E-pprentice) | 1.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1171 | Organize, Document and Communicate (E-pprentice) | 1.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1181 | Refinish Preparation (E-pprentice) | 5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1186 | Refinish Application (E-pprentice) | 3.5 |
´¡°ä¸é¹óÌý1191 | Interior and Exterior Detailing (E-pprentice) | 1 |
Total Credits | 45.5 |
Courses for this program are offered over one term and not necessarily in the order listed.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition Deposit: 0 (0 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit |
0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Application fee | 0 | |
Tuition Tuition | 4490 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union | 64 | |
College initiative | 130 | |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 0 | |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
0 | ||
Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
U-PASS | 0 | |
Graduation | 45 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
Total |
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Youth applications (high school students in grade 10 and 11):
- Applicants do not apply to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ directly. 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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Auto Collision Repair Department for participation details.
- Greater Vancouver area High School students should apply to the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation (E-pprentice) Certificate program.
- See the for details.