Advanced Refinishing

Course code ACRD 2240

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

Students learn advanced colour theory and paint application techniques and are introduced to quality control standards and processes.

This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

  • Colour Tinting
  • Troubleshooting Paint Application Issues
  • Topcoat Application and Blending
  • Multi-Coat Application
  • Inspecting Repairs for Quality Control

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
70535 October 21, 2026
to November 6, 2026
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40430 February 16, 2027
to March 3, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies See full schedule
42166 February 17, 2027
to March 5, 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. 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.

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. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.