Auto Body Repair Technician Centennial College

Overview

The Auto Body Repair Technician programme at Centennial College provides students with the technical expertise required to excel in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry. This two-year diploma combines theoretical knowledge with intensive practical application to ensure graduates are workplace-ready. By completing this course, students gain a competitive edge in the motive power sector.

Throughout the duration of the studies, participants engage with modern technologies and industry-standard equipment. The curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive trade, focusing on safety, precision, and professional standards. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue apprenticeships or immediate employment in various technical roles.

Why Auto Body Repair Technician at Centennial College?

Centennial College offers a premier training environment featuring a state-of-the-art auto body lab. Students spend approximately 40 per cent of their time engaged in hands-on practice, working on actual customer vehicles to gain real-world experience. The facility is outfitted with the latest tools, providing a realistic simulation of a professional repair shop.

The programme is industry-driven, supported by an active Program Advisory Committee that ensures the curriculum remains current with modern developments. Furthermore, graduates receive credit for Levels 1 and 2 of the Ontario Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer apprenticeship in-school training, significantly accelerating their path to professional certification.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 18254 per year
• National fee: CAD 2721 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Personal & Shop Safety
• Vehicle & Body Construction
• Detailing & Refinishing Equipment Maintenance
• Applied Mechanical Systems
• Trade Tools & Shop Equipment
• Non-Structural Repair Fundamentals
• Refinishing Surface Preparation
• Oxyacetylene & Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Plastic Repair

Careers with Auto Body Repair Technician

Graduates are prepared for a variety of professional pathways within the automotive and insurance sectors. The skills acquired during the programme allow for diverse career opportunities in both technical and managerial capacities.

Beyond immediate employment, the diploma serves as a foundation for those aspiring to operate their own business or pursue further degree-level studies through established educational pathways with partner institutions.