This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. These programs include courses in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.

Autobody/collision and repair technology/technician

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result will allow you to practice your trade outside of BC in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a motor vehicle body repairer in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators

Automotive Collision Repair Apprenticeships

Automotive Refinishing Apprenticeships

Automotive Collision Refinishing Foundation Certificates

Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technician Foundation: Certificate

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate (NIC)

Collision Repair and Refinishing Diploma

Entry Level Automotive Collision and Refinishing Certificate

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Certificate

Students will learn top skills and techniques used to restore damaged vehicles including bodywork, refinishing, painting, and auto glass repair.

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma (International Cohort)

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Certificate

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Automotive Collision Refinishing Foundation Certificates

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