Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

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Get a full introduction to automotive collision and refinishing by learning to prime, repair, and finish damaged vehicles in a hybrid online/in-shop format. Available to British Columbia high school students.

Tuition: 4490*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 8 0 months

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based and Online

Campus: Offsite Offsite

Start Dates: Jan, Oct

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What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of automotive vehicles
Maintain tools and equipment to ensure top performance, safety and environmental compliance
Perform cutting, welding and heating processes to industry and vehicle manufacturers’ standards
Analyze vehicle conditions and documentation to develop organized repair plans
Use communication techniques to build and maintain professional industry and customer relations
Remove and install vehicle components to manufacturers fit and finish standards
Prepare surfaces for refinishing accounting for substrate conditions and manufacturers’ specifications
Use repair materials and equipment in preparation for top-coat application in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
Perform top-coating procedures to achieve a variety of original equipment (OE) finishes
Remove, repair and install metal panels and components to original contour, fit and finish
Remove, repair and install plastic panels and components to original contour, fit and finish
Perform automotive detailing tasks and inspect repaired vehicles according to quality assurance standards

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

This program is offered over an 8-month period and may vary according to the requirements of regional School Districts. The program must be completed within 2 years.

This program provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning including:

Scheduled and self-paced online theory assignments
Online group discussions
Hands-on practical lessons and lectures in the workplace, school, or VCC facility according to regional agreements.

Note: Students are required to purchase minimal basic tools and personal protective items early in the program. Approximate cost: $350.00

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested students, teachers and counselors are directed to contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. Regional B.C. School Districts are directed to contact the VCC Auto Collision Repair Department for participation details.
Greater Vancouver area High School students should apply to the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Certificate program.
See the SkilledTradesBC Youth Train in Trades Program website for details (https://skilledtradesbc.ca/youth-train-in-trades-program).

The following are essential requirements for student success in this program:

Applicants must have minimum basic computer skills and access to an internet-connected computer/mobile device;
Applicants must be responsive to active communications;
Applicants must be self motivated and disciplined to complete online studies on a set schedule;
Applicants must posses the ability and willingness to take responsibility for learning assignments issued during work experience sessions.

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Recommended Characteristics

Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a service industry;
Good hand dexterity for operating equipment and machines;
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction;
Good general health and respiratory condition;
Physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy parts and equipment as required by the program;
Ability to tolerate noise and vibration;
Mechanical aptitude and interest;
Good hand-eye coordination;
Good eyesight and colour vision;
Good line, form and depth perception;
Possession of valid BC driver's license.

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ACRF 1101	Occupational Safety (E-pprentice)	2
ACRF 1110	Industry Readiness	4.5
ACRF 1116	Shop Experience (E-pprentice)	12
ACRF 1121	Construction and Components (E-pprentice)	3.5
ACRF 1131	Tools and Equipment (E-pprentice)	2.5
ACRF 1141	Welding, Heating and Cutting Steel (E-pprentice)	2.5
ACRF 1151	Metal Panels and Components (E-pprentice)	6
ACRF 1161	Plastic Panels and Components (E-pprentice)	1.5
ACRF 1171	Organize, Document and Communicate (E-pprentice)	1.5
ACRF 1181	Refinish Preparation (E-pprentice)	5
ACRF 1186	Refinish Application (E-pprentice)	3.5
ACRF 1191	Interior and Exterior Detailing (E-pprentice)	1
Total Credits		45.5

Courses for this program are offered over one term and not necessarily in the order listed.

* 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.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit	0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	0
Tuition Tuition	4490	Breakdown Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5
Student union	64
College initiative	130
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	0
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical and Dental	0
Temporary Medical Insurance	0
U-PASS	0
Graduation	45
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

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Youth applications (high school students in grade 10 and 11):

Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested students, teachers, and counselors are directed to contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. Regional B.C. School Districts are directed to contact the VCC Auto Collision Repair Department for participation details.
Greater Vancouver area High School students should apply to the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation (E-pprentice) Certificate program.
See the ITA Youth Train in Trades Program website for details.

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Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice