Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice

Diploma: Apprenticeship

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A technician wearing full protective gear uses a spray gun to paint a car's hood in a professional paint booth.

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Overview

Learn industry-leading skills including restorative and protective treatments, paint booth operations, and spray gun technology, while working your way up to a B.C. trade certificate.

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	Apprenticeship
Length	The combined duration for all levels of traditional on-campus technical training classes is 10 weeks. See each course for details and for online/on-campus delivery durations. Technical training generally takes 2 years to complete, alongside 3300 hours of work-based training. There is no maximum time to completion.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based and Online
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Varies

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Job prospectives

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Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

A valid SkilledTradesBC ID number
A current employer and sponsor.*

NOTE: Registration in the online/on-campus (E-pprentice) courses is recommended only for individuals prepared to meet the demands of an online learning environment. E-pprentice courses require a high level of self-directed engagement, effective time management, and the ability to work independently without in-person supervision. Participants must be proficient in using digital tools, capable of communicating clearly through online platforms, and willing to actively seek support and utilize available resources to ensure academic success. * 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.

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

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, 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.

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 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
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

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

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