Program Overview

Overview

The Auto Body Technician program prepares students for work in auto body shops, auto dealerships, and private garages. The program provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required for motor vehicle body repair and refinishing.

Start Date and Length

• Start date: September
• Length: 32 weeks

Locations

• Regina
• Saskatoon

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 10
• English Language Requirement

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.

ACCUPLACER

• 250 Arithmetic
• 243 Reading

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits.

Admission Method

• First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA)

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated tuition and fees for the academic year: $9,170
• Supplies needed:
  • Coveralls or shop coats (x2)
  • Safety boots
  • Safety glasses
  • Welding helmet
  • Welding gloves
  • Work gloves
  • Respirator test fitting

Courses

Semester 1

• BESK-120: Benchwork (3 credits)
• DOOR-120: Door Servicing (3 credits)
• ELEC-120: Electrical Systems (2 credits)
• INDG-100: Introduction to Indigenous Studies (1 credit)
• MATH-130: Industrial Mathematics (2 credits)
• METL-108: Basic Metal Work Practical Application Theory (2 credits)
• METL-109: Basic Metal Work 1 Practical (4 credits)
• METL-110: Basic Metal Work 2 Practical (4 credits)
• SFTY-126: Safe Working Procedures (2 credits)
• SHME-120: Front Sheet Metal (2 credits)
• WLDR-160: Welding 1 (3 credits)
• WLDR-161: Welding 2 (4 credits)

Semester 2

• COMM-127: Fundamental Communication Skills (2 credits)
• GLAS-120: Glass Removal and Installation (2 credits)
• METL-111: Advanced Metal Practical Application Theory (2 credits)
• METL-112: Advanced Metal Work 1 Practical (3 credits)
• METL-113: Advanced Metal Work 2 Practical (3 credits)
• PLST-120: Plastic Material Repair (2 credits)
• PNTG-100: Basic Painting 1 (4 credits)
• PNTG-101: Basic Painting 2 (4 credits)
• PNTG-102: Advanced Painting 1 (4 credits)
• PNTG-103: Advanced Painting 2 (4 credits)
• WORK-137: Industrial Attachment (0 credits)

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways, including acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Student Awards

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• Automotive Service Technician
• Parts Management Technician

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Additional Information

• Program heads: Shane Roset (Regina campus) and Scott Kucharyshen (Saskatoon campus)
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