This course provides the Level 2 technical training component of the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program. Students learn about vehicle construction and components, corrosion protection, complex sheet metal repair and door skin replacement, aluminum MIG welding and panel repair, and refinishing environments and materials. A focus is placed on workplace organization and repair planning throughout the course. 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 be eligible for the SkilledTradesBC Standardized Level Exam (SLE). • The final VCC grade for this course is blended with the SkilledTradesBC SLE grade at 80% - 20% to determine an overall SkilledTradesBC final grade. • A blended grade of 70% or higher qualifies students to: - Receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2 - Advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 3
Prerequisites
Students must be registered apprentices with SkilledTradesBC and have a valid SkilledTradesBC ID number; and have completed: Automotive Collision Refinishing Common Core Level 1 (Harmonized), or Automotive Collision and Refinish Foundation (Harmonized), or Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 1 (pre-April 2021)*, or Automotive Collision Repair Foundation Certificate (pre-April 2021)* *Note: Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 MVBR program are subject to a co-requisite for this course; please refer to Course Co-requisites.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70021 |
November 9, 2026 to December 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70038 |
November 8, 2027 to December 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.