Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 4 (E-pprentice) (ACAP 4003)
This E-pprentice/alternate delivery course provides the Level 4 technical training component of the Provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program. It requires only 1-week of on-campus training plus a 1-week videoconference session 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.
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 4003
Credits: 8.0
Length: 215.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACAP&number=4003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43016 | March 10, 2025 to August 1, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | |
| 42399 | March 9, 2026 to July 31, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40085 | March 8, 2027 to July 30, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40095 | March 6, 2028 to July 28, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | 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.