Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice
Overview
Learn the latest skills in auto glass removal, installation, and repair while working your way up to a B.C. trade certificate.
| Tuition | Per level |
|---|---|
| Credential | Apprenticeship |
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Broadway |
What to expect
This program provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning in classroom and shop settings. In addition to hands-on practical experience at VCC’s own state of the art automotive collision repair and refinishing facility learning activities such as lectures, demonstrations, individual and group project-based learning strategies may be used throughout the course. Students are required to access learning materials and course evaluations using VCC’s online course management system.
What you will learn
- Prepare vehicle for glass service.
- Use tools, equipment and supplies in a safe manner.\n
- Organize work and use documentation effectively.
- Prepare vehicle for glass service.
- Perform windshield repair.\n
- Remove, repair and install components.
- Remove and install glass materials.
- Prepare vehicles for delivery.
- Perform troubleshooting procedures.
Program duration and maximum time for completion
The technical training consists of one 3-week on-campus course. The overall program generally takes 2 years to complete, alongside 3510 hours of work-based training. There is no maximum time to completion.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- A valid SkilledTradesBC ID number
- A current employer and sponsor. Note: Every registered apprentice has both an employer and a sponsor. The employer hires you and pays for your work; the sponsor commits to helping you get opportunities to learn on the job and reports on your progress. In most cases, the employer and sponsor are the same person or organization.
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Recommended considerations
Course 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 and wiring coding;
- 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.
Course environments involve:
- 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 considerations, please contact [email protected] or 604.871.7500 to explore possible accommodations/supports.
Program availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGAP 1011 | Automotive Glass Technician (Apprentice) | 4 |
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
| Level 1 |
$511
|
|---|
* 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.
Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.
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Technical requirement
How to apply
All apprentice training is open for applications. Go to EducationPlanner BC and apply for the term that is open. You will be able to register in courses starting that term and future terms.
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You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC.
Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
International students
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Contact us
Program information
<p>For questions about apprenticeship programs email us at [email protected].</p>
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: [email protected]
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