Collision and Refinishing

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Start your career repairing and refinishing damaged vehicles. Earn a recognized trade certificate as you train on real customer cars in a working auto body shop.

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Programs

Program Credential Tuition Length
Program name Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation (Online Youth) Credential Certificate Tuition $4,671 Length 8 months
Program name Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level
Program name Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level
Program name Automotive Repair and Refinishing Credential Diploma Tuition $40,480 Length 2 years
Program name Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 3 weeks
Program name Transportation Trades Sampler Credential Short Certificate Tuition $1,550 Length 300 hours
Program name Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Credential Certificate Tuition $4,397 Length 35 weeks

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Standalone courses

These courses may be taken individually outside of VCC programs.

Auto Coll & Ref Apprentice (ACRP)

Auto Glass Installer Appren (AGAP)

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. As a place of learning, we are grateful to be here while committing to respecting and honouring Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and communities.