Automotive Collision and Refinish Common Core Apprentice Level 1 (ACRP 1101)
This 7 week (210 hour) course provides the Level 1 technical training component of the Provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician program and, the Automotive Refinishing Technician program.
Major topics include occupational safety, tools and equipment, welding/cutting/heating processes, organization and documentation, metal and plastics repair and replacement, automobile construction and surface preparation/refinishing.
Upon successful completion of this level of technical training students are eligible to write a SkilledTradesBC Standardized 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 210 hours SkilledTradesBC Work-Based Training credit;
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2;
- advance to Automotive Refinishing Technician Level 2.
Major topics include occupational safety, tools and equipment, welding/cutting/heating processes, organization and documentation, metal and plastics repair and replacement, automobile construction and surface preparation/refinishing.
Upon successful completion of this level of technical training students are eligible to write a SkilledTradesBC Standardized 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 210 hours SkilledTradesBC Work-Based Training credit;
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2;
- advance to Automotive Refinishing Technician Level 2.
Course code: ACRP 1101
Credits: 9.0
Length: 210.0 hours
Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACRP&number=1101
Prerequisites
Students must be registered apprentices in the Automotive Collision, Refinishing Prep, or Refinishing Technician trades with SkilledTradesBC and have received an Apprentice Identification number.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40029 | February 24, 2025 to April 11, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | |
| 40050 | February 23, 2026 to April 10, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40055 | February 22, 2027 to April 9, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40074 | February 21, 2028 to April 7, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
Additional Information
- Occupational Safety
- Tools and Equipment
- Oxyacetylene Heating and Cutting Procedures
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Steel Sheet Metal
- Work Organization, Repair Plans and Communications
- Auto Body Construction and Components
- Sheet Metal Repair and Replacement
- Plastics and Composites
- Refinish Coatings
- Surface Preparation
- Refinish Application
- Vehicle Detailing and Quality Control
- Attend an information session
- Email: apprentice@vcc.ca
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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.