This E-pprentice/alternate delivery course provides the Level 2 technical training component of the provincial Automotive Refinishing Technician apprentice program. It requires only 1-week of on-campus training plus a 1-week videoconference session as opposed to the 3-week traditional course format. This is made possible with self-paced online studies, workplace assignments, and focused competency-based on-campus experience.
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 matt, 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 ITA Technical Training credit
- write the ITA Interprovincial Red Seal Exam
Course code: APAP 2003
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0*
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=APAP&number=2003
Prerequisites
Students must be registered with the Industry Training Authority of B.C. (ITA) 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)*
*Note: Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 program are subject to a co-requisite for this course. Please refer to Course Co-requisites.
Corequisites
Students transitioning from the pre-April 2021 program (Automotive Refinish Prep Technician or
Automotive Refinish Prep Technician Foundation) are subject to a gap-training module as a co-requisite for this course. This 8-hour module may include online self-study material and additional face-to-face instruction, and must be successfully completed during this course.

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Additional Information
- Refinishing Equipment Advanced Operations and Troubleshooting
- Masking and Masking Removal for Topcoats
- Advanced Coatings Application, Troubleshooting, and Blending
- Colour Adjustment
- Alternate Finishes and Products
- Estimating:
- OEM Specifications
- Estimating Software
- Documenting and Photo Documentation
- Production Schedules
- Environmental Regulation Compliance
- Mentoring in the Workplace
- Surface Defect Removal
- Final Check for Quality Control
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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