Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 2 (E-pprentice) (ACAP 2003)
This E-pprentice/alternate delivery course provides the Level 2 technical training component of the Provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician program. Using alternate delivery methods, this course requires only 2 weeks of on-campus training as opposed to the 5-week traditional course format. This is made possible with self-paced online studies, workplace assignments, and focused competency-based on-campus experience. Note: On-campus training may be delivered in multiple sessions.
Students learn about vehicle construction and components, corrosion protection, complex sheet metal repair and door skin replacement, aluminum MIG welding and panel repair, and refinishing environments and materials. A focus is placed on workplace organization and repair planning throughout the course.
Students achieving a VCC grade of 70% or greater are eligible for the SkilledTradesBC Standardized Written Exam. The VCC training grade is blended with the SkilledTradesBC Exam mark at 80%/20% to determine an overall final grade.
Students achieving a blended grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:
- receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 3
Students learn about vehicle construction and components, corrosion protection, complex sheet metal repair and door skin replacement, aluminum MIG welding and panel repair, and refinishing environments and materials. A focus is placed on workplace organization and repair planning throughout the course.
Students achieving a VCC grade of 70% or greater are eligible for the SkilledTradesBC Standardized Written Exam. The VCC training grade is blended with the SkilledTradesBC Exam mark at 80%/20% to determine an overall final grade.
Students achieving a blended grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:
- receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 3
Course code: ACAP 2003
Credits: 9.0
Length: 250.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACAP&number=2003
Prerequisites
Students must be registered with SkilledTradesBC and have received an Apprentice Identification Number AND have completed Automotive Collision Refinishing Common Core Level 1 (Harmonized) OR Automotive Collision and Refinish Foundation (Harmonized) OR Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 1 (pre-April 2021) OR Automotive Collision Repair Foundation Certificate (pre-April 2021); Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 MVBR program are subject to a co-requisite for this course.Corequisites
Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 MVBR program (Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 1 or Automotive Collision Repair Foundation Certificate) must successfully complete a 14-hour gap-training module, that may include online self-study material and additional face-to-face instruction.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40031 | January 6, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | |
| 43174 | April 22, 2025 to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40052 | January 5, 2026 to May 8, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40052 | January 4, 2027 to May 7, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40071 | January 3, 2028 to May 5, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
Additional Information
- Lifting Equipment Use and Maintenance
- Anchoring equipment installation
- Specialty equipment - Aluminum MIG Welding and Equipment
- Repair Planning for Workflow and Time Management
- Refinishing Equipment Use, Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Spray Equipment
- Mixing Equipment
- Solvent Recycling
- Spray Booth - Corrosion Protection, Seam Sealers and Sound Deadeners
- Interior Components
- Metal Panel Repair:
- Complex Steel Sheet Metal Repairs
- Door Skin Replacement
- Aluminum Sheet Metal Repairs - Composite Panel Repairs and Replacement
- Automotive Glass:
- Structural Glass
- Non-structural Glass
- Laminated Glass Repairs - Refinishing Materials:
- Single-Stage, Basecoat/Clearcoat and Multistage Paint
- Colour Adjustment Theory and Techniques
- Surface Imperfections Identification and Removal
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† 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.