Collision and Refinishing

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Start your career repairing and refinishing damaged vehicles. Earn a recognized trade certificate as you train on real customer cars in a working auto body shop.

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Programs

Program Credential Tuition Length Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation (Online Youth) Credential Certificate Tuition $4,671 Length 8 months Start date(s)
Program name Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Repair and Refinishing Credential Diploma Tuition $40,480 Length 2 years Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 3 weeks Start date(s)
Program name Transportation Trades Sampler Credential Short Certificate Tuition $1,550 Length 300 hours Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Credential Certificate Tuition $4,397 Length 35 weeks Start date(s) Domestic "Open"

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Collision and Refinishing (AGAP)

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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.