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 ITA Standardized Written Exam. The VCC training grade is blended with the ITA Exam mark at 80%/20% to determine an overall final grade.

Students achieving a blended grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:
- receive ITA 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