This course provides the Level 3 technical training component of the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program. In this course students learn to prepare for structural repairs including structural measuring and component removal. Advanced welding is a focus including squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW), bronze welding, and multi-position steel structural welding. Students receive hands-on training for repair, replacement, and sectioning procedures for welded-on, weld-bonded and rivet-bonded body panels. Mechanical components such as; heating, cooling, climate control, powertrain, exhaust, fuel systems and the deactivation/reactivation of alternate fuel systems are also addressed. Additionally, basic electrical component diagnosis and repair, supplemental restrain systems, pre/post-scanning, damage estimating, and final inspections are explored.
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 3
- Advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4
Prerequisites
Students must be registered apprentices with SkilledTradesBC and have a valid SkilledTradesBC ID number AND ACAP 2002 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 2 OR ACAP 2003 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 2 (E-pprentice) OR ACAP 2001 Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 2 (pre-April 2021); Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 MVBR program are subject to a co-requisite for this course.
What you will learn
- Measuring Equipment, Use and Calibration
- Pre and Post-Scanning
- Advanced Welding:
- Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding
- MIG Brazing
- Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW)
- Structural Steel Welding - Damage Analysis and Estimating Writing
- Pre-Delivery Inspections and Quality Assurance
- Structural Repair Preparations:
- Structural Damage Analysis
- Characteristics of Structural Metals
- Anchoring for Structural Pulling (Unibody) - Welded-On Panel Repair and Replacement
- Structural Sectioning
- Weld-Bonding
- Rivet-Bonding - Mechanical Components:
- Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning Systems
- Powertrain Components, Exhaust and Fuel Systems - Electrical Components:
- Basic Electricity and Component Testing
- Simple Circuit Diagnosis
- Introduction to Advanced Vehicle Systems - Supplemental Restraint Systems:
- Seat Belt Restraints
- Air Bags and Systems
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40082 |
February 22, 2027 to April 2, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40094 |
February 22, 2028 to March 31, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.