Diploma in Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician

Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,454/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 145

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,000 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1155 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5, Canada

Diploma in Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician

Program Overview

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


What you will learn
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to perform at an apprentice level automotive refinishing, automotive glass or automotive collision technician to provincial standards;
  • Evaluate completed repairs for consistency, accuracy and quality according to industry specifications and standards;
  • Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of automotive vehicles;
  • Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene while performing repairs;
  • Work effectively as a team member while performing repairs.


What to expect

  • The Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning in classroom, shop and workplace settings. In addition to hands-on practical experience at VCC's own state of the art automotive collision repair and refinishing facility, instructional activities such as lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, reflective journals, and project based learning strategies are used throughout the program.  Students progress through courses in four semesters, each of which requiring successful completion for advancement to the next level.

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