WHAT DOES AN AUTO COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN DO?
- repairs, adjusts and replaces sheet metal and allied parts of cars, trucks and buses
- estimates and calculates vehicle repair costs
WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
- entering grade 11 or 12
- good employability skills
- a willingness to learn
- strong interest in entering industry
- mechanical aptitude is an asset
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- post-secondary apprenticeship training
- without the tuition fee
- scholarship opportunities
- 28 graduation credits
- up to 240 hours of work experience
- building connections with industry employers
- Apprenticeship Technical Training Certification Level 1
- WHMIS Certification and VOC Training
- student registered with Industry Training Authority (ITA)
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
- October – June (9 months)
- Vancouver Community College (Broadway Campus) Monday to Thursday
- attend current school on Fridays to complete other courses
HOW DO I REGISTER?
- submit an application package
- participate in a program interview

Jason Sherle
Jason Sherle and his brother were always intrigued by cars – and making a living working with cars was always top of mind. The Auto Collision Repair Program was the perfect fit and he excelled, winning skills awards locally, provincially and nationally. He had a choice of companies willing to take him on as an apprentice after graduation in 2015. He particularly enjoys perfecting his craft, working on high-end vehicles like Lexus and BMW.
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