Collision
and refinishing
Shine bright. Start your career repairing and refinishing damaged vehicles. Earn a recognized trade certificate as you train on real customer cars in a working auto body shop.
Median wage
per hour †
Job openings predicted ‡
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Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice - Harmonized Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice - Harmonized | Apprenticeship | 00 Varies per level | Varies | |
Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice - Harmonized E-pprentice Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice - Harmonized E-pprentice | Apprenticeship | 00 Varies per level | Varies | |
Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation | Certificate | 4144 | 350 weeks | Feb, Sep |
Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation E-pprentice | Certificate | 4490 | 80 months | Nov |
Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice | Apprenticeship | 30 week | May | |
Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice - Harmonized Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice - Harmonized | Apprenticeship | 00 Varies per level | Varies | |
Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice - Harmonized E-pprentice Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice - Harmonized E-pprentice | Apprenticeship | 00 Varies per level | Varies | |
Transportation Trades Sampler Transportation Trades Sampler | Short Certificate | 1461 | 3000 hours |
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Why VCC
Watch the video:
VCC's Collision and Refinishing
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Hands-on training
More than 75 per cent of your time at VCC is spent working on the auto body shop floor. Projects are done in small teams that simulate the workplace.

Industry reputation
VCC’s auto collision and refinishing programs are the biggest in B.C. Regular consultations with car manufacturers and major product suppliers ensure our grads meet the needs of today’s employers.

Top technology
The VCC auto body shop is outfitted with computer guided frame straighteners, laser measuring systems, the latest welding equipment, and a state-of-the-art downdraft paint booth.
Frequently asked questions
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An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom learning that leads to a Certificate of Qualification (CoQ), or “ticket” for your trade that is recognized by employers across B.C. Apprentices spend about 80 per cent of their time on the job. That means you earn money while you learn. Most apprenticeships take four years to complete.
* All tuition amounts listed are subject to change without notice. Should tuition amounts increase, students are required to pay the increased rates. Additional fees may apply.
Tuition amounts listed are for domestic fee payers. Tuition for international students will vary.
† Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report
‡ Source: B.C. 2025 Labour Market Outlook