Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 (ACAP 3002)
This course provides the Level 3 technical training component of the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program.
In this course students learn to prepare for structural repairs including structural measuring and component removal. Advanced welding is a focus including squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW), bronze welding, and multi-position steel structural welding. Students receive hands-on training for repair, replacement, and sectioning procedures for welded-on, weld-bonded and rivet-bonded body panels. Mechanical components such as; heating, cooling, climate control, powertrain, exhaust, fuel systems and the deactivation/reactivation of alternate fuel systems are also addressed.
Additionally, basic electrical component diagnosis and repair, supplemental restrain systems, pre/post-scanning, damage estimating, and final inspections are explored.
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 3
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4
In this course students learn to prepare for structural repairs including structural measuring and component removal. Advanced welding is a focus including squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW), bronze welding, and multi-position steel structural welding. Students receive hands-on training for repair, replacement, and sectioning procedures for welded-on, weld-bonded and rivet-bonded body panels. Mechanical components such as; heating, cooling, climate control, powertrain, exhaust, fuel systems and the deactivation/reactivation of alternate fuel systems are also addressed.
Additionally, basic electrical component diagnosis and repair, supplemental restrain systems, pre/post-scanning, damage estimating, and final inspections are explored.
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 3
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4
Course code: ACAP 3002
Credits: 8.0
Length: 180.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACAP&number=3002
Prerequisites
Students must be registered with SkilledTradesBC and have received an Apprentice Identification Number AND ACAP 2002 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 2 OR ACAP 2003 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 2 (E-pprentice) OR ACAP 2001 Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 2 (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 2) must successfully complete a 36-hour gap-training module as a co-requisite for this course, which may include online self-study material and additional face-to-face instruction.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40068 | January 5, 2026 to February 13, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40082 | January 4, 2027 to February 12, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40094 | January 3, 2028 to February 11, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
Additional Information
- Measuring Equipment, Use and Calibration
- Pre and Post-Scanning
- Advanced Welding:
- Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding
- MIG Brazing
- Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW)
- Structural Steel Welding - Damage Analysis and Estimating Writing
- Pre-Delivery Inspections and Quality Assurance
- Structural Repair Preparations:
- Structural Damage Analysis
- Characteristics of Structural Metals
- Anchoring for Structural Pulling (Unibody) - Welded-On Panel Repair and Replacement
- Structural Sectioning
- Weld-Bonding
- Rivet-Bonding - Mechanical Components:
- Heating, Cooling, and Air Conditioning Systems
- Powertrain Components, Exhaust and Fuel Systems - Electrical Components:
- Basic Electricity and Component Testing
- Simple Circuit Diagnosis
- Introduction to Advanced Vehicle Systems - Supplemental Restraint Systems:
- Seat Belt Restraints
- Air Bags and Systems
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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.