Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Program Overview

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Overview

Launch your career in the trades with training to qualify you to become an Automotive Refinishing or Collision Repair Technician. You'll learn about repairing and restoring damaged vehicles, mixing paints and using spray guns to apply primer, base coats and clear coats. Earn your Level 1 technical training credit and work-based training hours toward your Interprovincial Red Seal certification when you register as an apprentice. Gain valuable skills through theory and applied learning in NIC's classroom and shop in Campbell River.

Location

• Campbell River

Length

• 34 weeks

Delivery

• In-person
• Full-time

Admission Requirements

• C in English 10 or equivalent or successful English assessment
• C in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment for Trades
• Or successful completion of FSK 030 if the above requirements are not met.
• High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites

Course Requirements

• ACH - 100 Occupational Skills for Technicians
• ACH - 101 Tools and Equipment for Technicians
• ACH - 102 Welding Processes and Techniques for Technicians
• ACH - 103 Remove and Install Vehicle Components
• ACH - 104 Surface Preparation
• ACH - 105 Repair Materials and Equipment
• ACH - 106 Refinishing Materials
• ACH - 107 Metal Panels
• ACH - 108 Plastic and Composite Panels and Components
• WSF - 019 Orientation to WHMIS Online (for students without current valid certificates)
• WXT 100 Trades Work Experience (optional, based on availability of placements with industry)

Completion Requirements

• Students will be required to achieve a minimum C (Letter Grade Scale 2) in each course to pass the program.
• Student will be required to pass all industry certificate courses to achieve program completion requirements.
• 100% of the program must be completed at North Island College.

Supplies

• Personal protection equipment:
  • Safety Glasses
  • Coveralls
  • Steel Toed Boots - CSA approved
  • Welding helmet, goggles, gloves
• Classroom supplies:
  • Padlock or Combination Lock
  • 3 ring binder
  • Loose leaf paper and graph paper
  • Pen/ pencil/ hi-liter
  • Scientific Calculator (optional)

Careers

This program can lead to a career in the automotive industry as a Refinishing Technician or Auto Body Collision Technician.

Costs

• Domestic:
  • Tuition: $4,640
  • Lab: $325
  • Student Union: $205
  • Learner Resource: $180
  • Health and Dental: $285
  • Total: $5,635

Foundation vs. Apprenticeship

• Foundation: A certificate program that gives you the basic knowledge and skills to enter a trade. You don't need an employer/sponsor.
• Apprenticeship: This pathway combines on-the-job training with classroom learning. Pick this option if you're working and sponsored by a company registered with SkilledTradesBC.