This blended delivery course provides Level 4 technical training for apprentices in the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician program. Students learn frame repair techniques including the use and maintenance of pulling equipment, structural damage analysis, and sectioning considerations for major structural components. The course also covers estimate supplements, sublet repairs, quality control, mechanical components, and service requirements for advanced vehicle electronics. Additionally, students explore the importance of mentorship in the workplace. The course is delivered in a blended format, combining online self-paced study, live videoconference instruction, and on-campus practical training. Delivery Format: • Online Component: Approximately 18 weeks of guided self-study from home. • Live Videoconference Sessions: 1 week of full-time instruction from home or the workplace. • On-Campus Component: 2 weeks 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 in the SkilledTradesBC Auto Body and Collision Technician program 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
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40085 |
March 8, 2027 to July 30, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
VCC Broadway Building A Online |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40095 |
March 6, 2028 to July 28, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
VCC Broadway Building A Online |
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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.