Automotive Repair and Refinishing
Overview
Apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles.
| Tuition | N/A |
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| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | This full-time program is two (2) years in duration delivered over four semesters, and must be completed within five (5) years. |
| Hours | Classes for Year 1 students will run between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday – Friday for a total of 30 hours a week. Classes for Year 2 students will run between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday – Friday for a total of 25 hours a week. <strong>Students will be expected to attend classes in the cohort schedules that are assigned to them.</strong> Class times are subject to change. |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start Dates | Jan, May, Sep |
| PGWP | Eligible |
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Admission Requirement
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 10 or equivalent
- Workplace Math 10 or equivalent
- Department assessment of mechanical reasoning
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
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
| Tuition deposit | $12,500 |
$10,000 non-refundable
Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $40,480 | |
| Student union | $290 | |
| College initiative | $203 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | ||
| Laundry | $810 | |
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| Temporary medical insurance | Medical Insurance for International Students | |
| U-Pass | $657 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $43,836 |
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Application Process
International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.
Application information is not available at the moment.
Contact us
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Program information
Program head name
Advising
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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