Get a B.C. trade certificate and earn an income while you learn the latest in surface repair, structural repair, and wheel alignments.
The Automotive Collision Repair Technician Apprentice program is transitioning to the Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice - Harmonized curriculum. Visit skilledtradesbc.ca for details.
Admission requirements
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- Before applying for apprenticeship training at VCC, you and your employer sponsor must first register your apprenticeship with SkilledTradesBC. After registering, you will receive an SkilledTradesBC ID number (or ITA number), which is required when enrolling at VCC.
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Courses
**Note: As per the Harmonized program, ACAP 3001 will be replaced with ACAP 3002 (Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Level 3, 8 credits) in April 2023. ACAP 4002 will be available starting April 2024.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Applicants who have relevant work experience (in B.C. or elsewhere) or previous trades training could qualify for credit toward their apprenticeship program. Learn more
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACAP 1001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 1 (no longer offered) | 5.5 |
| ACAP 2001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 2 (no longer offered) | 5.5 |
| ACAP 3001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 3 | 7 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACAP 1001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 1 | 5.5 |
| ACAP 2001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 2 | 5.5 |
| ACAP 3001 | Auto Collision Repair Technician Apprentice Level 3 | 7 |
* 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.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0 | |
| Level 2 | 0 | |
| Level 3 | 891 | |
| Level 4 | 0 |
Apply now
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REGISTER YOUR APPRENTICESHIP
Before applying for apprenticeship training at VCC, you and your employer sponsor must first register your apprenticeship with the SkilledTradesBC. After registering, you will receive an SkilledTradesBC ID number, which is required when enrolling at VCC.
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CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL(S)
ONLINETo register for an individual apprenticeship level, choose from the options below and register online.EMAILTo register for multiple apprenticeship levels, or if you need help registering, please email apprentice@vcc.ca.