This course provides the Level 4 technical training component of the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program. In this course students learn frame repairs including: pulling equipment and maintenance, structural damage analysis, pulling and sectioning considerations on major structural components. Students learn to create estimate supplements and sublet repairs, quality control, mechanical components, and service requirements of advanced vehicle electronics. Students also learn the importance of the mentor role in the workplace. Delivery Format: • On-Campus Component: 6 weeks (180 hours) of full-time, hands-on training. Assessment and Certification: • Students must achieve a minimum final grade of 70% at VCC to pass the course. • A grade of 70% or higher also qualifies students to: - Receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4 - Write the SkilledTradesBC Interprovincial Red Seal Exam
Prerequisites
Students must be registered apprentices with SkilledTradesBC and have a valid SkilledTradesBC ID number AND ACAP 3002 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 OR ACAP 3003 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 (E-pprentice).
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What you will learn
- Cooperative, competitive, and individual goal structures
- Individual accountability and positive interdependence
- Group grades
- Cooperative learning group types
- Trouble-shooting problems between group members
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60012 |
August 10, 2026 to September 18, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60028 |
August 9, 2027 to September 17, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at sie@vcc.ca.
Additional information
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† 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.