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Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician

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Refinish your career. This program, which leads to journey status, incorporates class time, work on real cars in a functioning shop, and a challenging work experience placement. Students are trained to apply and demonstrate collision refinishing prep skills in VCC's well-equipped autobody shop. Earn apprenticeship qualifications.

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Program Description

The major portion of class time is devoted to theory, which is presented by means of lectures, demonstrations, and occasional guest speakers and field trips. Students work both individually and in groups. Written evaluation of course content is required of all students. Students are required to apply and demonstrate collision refinishing prep skills in our collision shop in a manner that conforms to industry standards. A segment of the program (four weeks) is set aside for student work experience. The objective of the work experience is to place students temporarily in a challenging work environment requiring the application of the skills learned in the program.

This five-month program covers the following topics:

• Tools and equipment
• Spray guns
• Air compressors
• Air transformers and hoses
• Spray booths, bake oven, heat lamps
• Surface preparation
• Masking
• Undercoats
• Topcoats
• Solvents
• Paint preparation and application (complete, blends and spot repair)
• Paint repairing and colour matching
• Plastics
• Pre-delivery

Classes are generally held Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (subject to change).

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time February September 5 months Certificate Broadway Full-time

Career Prospects

Information about graduate outcomes

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. Graduation from an appropriate career preparation program or meet the English and math requirements (English 11 or Communications 12 or equivalent).
2. Math 10 or equivalent
3. Relevant trade experience is considered.

Recommended characteristics

Applicants are encouraged to spend up to one week in the program prior to applying to determine their suitability for the program and the automotive collision repair industry.

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

The first step, apply early. Students who have officially applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date. A first payment is required to reserve a space in the program.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $1,587.00

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $45.60 Student union fee $24.81 Student union health plan fee $61.49 Student union dental plan fee $58.57 U-Pass $150 Other costs A Deposit is due 3 weeks after acceptance into a class. Remaining balance is due 3 months prior to start date of training. Fees are refunded according to the Refund Policy. Material fee: $164.40 Refundable tool and coverall deposit: $85 Textbook: $165 Tool Set: $350

Additional Information

For more information, please visit the department website.

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