Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 (E-pprentice) (ACAP 3003)
This E-pprentice/alternate delivery course provides the Level 3 technical training component of the Provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program. It 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.
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 3003
Credits: 9.0
Length: 250.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACAP&number=3003
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, which may include online self-study material and additional face-to-face instruction.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40032 | January 13, 2025 to June 6, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | |
| 40053 | January 12, 2026 to June 5, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40053 | January 11, 2027 to June 4, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40072 | January 10, 2028 to June 2, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | 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.