Auto Refinishing Prep Technician

The Youth Train in Trades Auto Refinishing Prep Technician Program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn graduation credits, post-secondary credits and industry certification.

WHAT DOES AN AUTO REFINISHING AND PREP TECHNICIAN DO?

  • prepares vehicles for paint application (masking, sanding and priming)
  • estimates and calculates repair costs

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

  • entering grade 11 or 12
  • good employability skills
  • strong interest in entering industry
  • an interest in working with hands is an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

  • post-secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee
  • 20 graduation credits
  • 120 hours of work experience
  • building connections with industry employers
  • Apprenticeship Technical Training Certification of Qualification
  • facilitates transition to Apprenticeship as Automotive Painter
  • WHMIS certification and VOC training
  • student registered with Industry Training Authority

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

  • February – June (5 months)
  • Vancouver Community College – Monday to Thursday (Broadway Campus)
  • attend current school on Fridays to complete other courses

HOW DO I REGISTER?

  • submit an application package
  • participate in a program interview
For more information,
Contact your School Career Advisor
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca