Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 4 (ACAP 4002)
This 6 week course provides the Level 4 technical training component of the provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program.
In this course students learn frame repairs including: pulling equipment and maintenance, structural damage analysis, pulling and sectioning considerations on major structural components. Students learn to create estimate supplements and sublet repairs, quality control, mechanical components, and service requirements of advanced vehicle electronics. Students also learn the importance of the mentor role in the workplace.
Students achieving a grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:
- receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4
- write the SkilledTradesBC Interprovincial Red Seal Exam
In this course students learn frame repairs including: pulling equipment and maintenance, structural damage analysis, pulling and sectioning considerations on major structural components. Students learn to create estimate supplements and sublet repairs, quality control, mechanical components, and service requirements of advanced vehicle electronics. Students also learn the importance of the mentor role in the workplace.
Students achieving a grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:
- receive SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit for Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 4
- write the SkilledTradesBC Interprovincial Red Seal Exam
Course code: ACAP 4002
Credits: 8.0
Length: 180.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACAP&number=4002
Prerequisites
Students must be registered with SkilledTradesBC and have received an Apprentice Identification Number AND ACAP 3002 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 OR ACAP 3003 Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3 (E-pprentice).
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60012 | August 5, 2025 to September 12, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 60012 | August 10, 2026 to September 18, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 60028 | August 9, 2027 to September 17, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
Additional Information
- Estimating: Supplements and Sublets
- Quality Controls
- Pulling Equipment and Maintenance
- Structural Repair Preparation:
- Component Removal for Access
- 3D Measuring
- Damage Analysis
- Setup for Conventional Pulling - Major Structural Pulling
- Major Structural Sectioning
- Removing and Installing Mechanical Components:
- Steering
- Suspensions
- Brakes - Handling Advanced Electronic Components
- Mentoring in the Workplace
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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.