Automotive Repair and Refinishing

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A group of mechanics in white coveralls working on cars in a garage, with one mechanic lying on the ground and others attending to vehicles.

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Overview

Apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles.

Tuition N/A
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

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  • Department assessment of mechanical reasoning
Note: Applicants must have minimum basic computer skills and access to an internet-connected computer/mobile device.

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

Tuition deposit $12,500 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
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.
  • 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.

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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.