Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice Level 2 (APAP 2002)

This course provides the Level 2 technical training component of the provincial Automotive Refinishing Technician apprentice program.

In this course students learn application and troubleshooting techniques for sealers, basecoat/clearcoat, and multi-stage coatings including blending techniques for all. Alternate finishes such as matte, textured, marine, heavy equipment, aircraft, etc. are also addressed. Training features advanced operations and troubleshooting techniques for a variety of refinishing equipment including spray booths, mixing systems, solvent recycling machines, and drying/curing equipment. Additionally, students use OEM specifications and use estimating software to create estimates, use documentation techniques, maintain equipment maintenance and VOC logs, and the importance of the mentor role in the workplace.

Students achieving a grade of 70% or greater are eligible to:

- receive 90 hours SkilledTradesBC Technical Training credit
- write the SkilledTradesBC Interprovincial Red Seal Exam.
Course code: APAP 2002
Credits: 4.0
Length: 90.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=APAP&number=2002

Prerequisites

Students must be registered with SkilledTradesBC and have received an Apprentice Identification number AND Successful completion of the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Certificate OR ACRP 1101 Automotive Collision and Refinishing Common Core Apprentice Level 1 OR Successful completion of the Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician Certificate (pre-April 2021) OR ARAP 1001 Auto Refinishing Prep Technician Apprentice Level 1 (pre-April 2021); Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 program are subject to a co-requisite for this course.

Corequisites

Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 program (Automotive Refinish Prep Technician or Automotive Refinish Prep Technician Foundation) are subject to an 8-hour gap-training module, which may include online self-study material and additional face-to-face instruction.
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