This blended delivery course provides Level 1 technical training for apprentices in the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician and Automotive Refinishing Technician programs. In this course students learn about occupational safety, tools and equipment, welding/cutting/heating processes, organization and documentation, metal and plastics repair and replacement, automobile construction, and surface preparation/refinishing. The course is delivered in a blended format, combining online self-paced study with on-campus practical training.
Delivery Format:
• Online Component: Approximately 23 weeks of guided self-study from home.
• On-Campus Component: 3 weeks 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 Automotive Collision Repair Level 1
- Advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2
- Advance to Automotive Refinishing Technician Level 2
Prerequisites
Students must be registered apprentices in the SkilledTradesBC Auto Body and Collision Technician program or Automotive Refinishing Technician program and have a valid SkilledTradesBC ID number.
What you will learn
- Occupational Safety
- Tools and Equipment
- Oxyacetylene Heating and Cutting Procedures
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Steel Sheet Metal
- Work Organization, Repair Plans and Communications
- Auto Body Construction and Components
- Sheet Metal Repair and Replacement
- Plastics and Composites
- Refinish Coatings
- Surface Preparation
- Refinish Application
- Vehicle Detailing and 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40051 |
February 16, 2027 to August 13, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40070 |
February 14, 2028 to August 11, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
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.
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.