Automotive Collision & Refinish Common Core Apprentice Lvl 1 (E-pprentice) (ACRP 1102)
This E-pprentice/alternate delivery course provides the Level 1 technical training component of the Provincial Auto Body and Collision Technician apprentice program and the Automotive Refinishing Technician apprentice program. It requires only 3-weeks of on-campus training as opposed to the 7-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 about occupational safety, tools and equipment, welding/cutting/heating processes, organization and documentation, metal and plastics repair and replacement, automobile construction and surface preparation/refinishing.
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 Automotive Collision Repair Level 1
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2
- advance to Automotive Refinishing Technician Level 2
In this course students learn about occupational safety, tools and equipment, welding/cutting/heating processes, organization and documentation, metal and plastics repair and replacement, automobile construction and surface preparation/refinishing.
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 Automotive Collision Repair Level 1
- advance to Auto Body and Collision Technician Level 2
- advance to Automotive Refinishing Technician Level 2
Course code: ACRP 1102
Credits: 9.0
Length: 270.0 hours
Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACRP&number=1102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40030 | January 6, 2025 to July 4, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | |
| 40051 | January 5, 2026 to July 3, 2026 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40051 | January 4, 2027 to July 2, 2027 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Register https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/ |
| 40070 | January 3, 2028 to June 30, 2028 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | 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.