Communication Skills 2 (ACRD 1230)

This course builds on the communication skills and strategies which were developed in ACRD 1130 Communication Skills 1. Student continue to develop vocabulary and pronunciation specific to the automotive collision industry and practice professional etiquette and teamwork. Students are assigned a series of lessons according to provincial and national essential skills profiles for collision and paint technicians. Additionally, students are also provided time to develop their estimating skills and may be provided field trip opportunities.

This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.
Course code: ACRD 1230
Credits: 3.5
Length: 75.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACRD&number=1230

Prerequisites

ACRD 1130.

Schedule 1

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
40299January 16, 2025
to April 24, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
61024May 8, 2025
to August 14, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
71370September 9, 2025
to December 16, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies
71382September 11, 2025
to December 18, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Varies

Additional Information

  • Essential Skills Profile for Collision Repair Technicians
  • Essential Skills Profile for Paint Technicians
  • Estimate Writing
  • Customer Relations
  • Common Canadian workplace values, beliefs and attitudes

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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