Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation (Online)

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Offsite

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length This program is offered over an 8-month period and may vary according to the requirements of regional School Districts. The program must be completed within 2 years.
Hours
Delivery Class-based and Online
Campus Offsite
Start Dates Jan, Oct

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Admission Requirement

Admission Requirements English 10 or equivalent OR Department approval Note: Basic computer skills and access to an internet-connected computer or mobile device is required. Application Procedure Regional B.C. High School Students:
  • Contact your school district’s Career Program Coordinator or Administrator. Do not apply directly to VCC.
For details, visit the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Program website.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Program activities require:

  • frequent lifting and moving of heavy equipment, automotive parts, and materials;
  • frequent movement alternating between standing, bending, kneeling and reaching;
  • extended periods (5+ hours) of standing/walking on concrete floors/hard surfaces;
  • differentiating colours for safety codes, wiring, and automotive paint colour analysis and tinting;
  • the operation of automobiles for staging/positioning within the facility;
  • precise hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Activities may include the operation of equipment and machines, detailed assembly, and small-scale technical work requiring steady hand movements.

Program environment involves:

  • exposure to fumes, dust, and airborne particles from paints, solvents, and mechanical processes;
  • exposure to loud machinery noise, power tools, and equipment vibrations;
  • exposure to automotive chemicals and strong odors from paint, solvents and additives, cleaning agents, polishing compounds, fuels, oils, lubricants and coolants.

Other considerations include:

  • the required use of computers to access web-based course materials, and to complete quizzes and exams;
  • following detailed oral and written instruction in the English language.

If you have a disability or diagnosis and think you might face challenges with any of the listed program considerations, please contact disabilityservices@vcc.ca or 604.871.7500 to explore possible accommodations/supports.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

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.

Fees and Costs

Application fee
Tuition $4,671
Student union $71
College initiative $135
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
U-Pass Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $4,921

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Youth applications (high school students in grade 10 and 11):

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.