Auto Collision and Refinishing Diploma

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A person wearing safety goggles and gloves uses an oxy-fuel torch to work on a black car body panel

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Overview

Learn top skills and techniques used to restore damaged vehicles including bodywork, refinishing, painting, and auto glass repair.

Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length This full-time program is two (2) years in duration delivered over four semesters, and must be completed within five (5) years.
Hours
Delivery
Campus Downtown
Start Dates
PGWP Not listed as eligible

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Admission Requirement

  • English 10 or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (no band less than 4.5) or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent
  • High-school graduation certificate or equivalent
  • Apprentice and Workplace Math 10 or equivalent
or
  • Department Leader approval based on relevant trade experience.
Note:
  • Applicants must have minimum basic computer skills and access to an internet-connected computer/mobile device.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a service industry;
  • Good hand dexterity for operating equipment and machines;
  • Command of oral and written English;
  • Ability to understand and follow oral 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 driver’s license.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Course list is not available at the moment.

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 Costs

Tuition deposit non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total
  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.