Overview

Upon completion of this Automotive Collision and Refinishing programme from Vancouver Community College, graduates will be able to:

Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to perform at an apprentice level automotive refinishing, automotive glass or automotive collision technician to provincial standards;
Evaluate completed repairs for consistency, accuracy and quality according to industry specifications and standards;
Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of automotive vehicles;
Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene while performing repairs;
Work effectively as a team member while performing repairs.

Key Facts

The Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning in classroom, shop and workplace settings. In addition to hands-on practical experience at VCC’s own state of the art automotive collision repair and refinishing facility, instructional activities such as lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, reflective journals, and project based learning strategies are used throughout the program. Students progress through courses in four semesters, each of which requiring successful completion for advancement to the next level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Workplace Skills and Safety

Tools and Equipment

Detailing

Communication Skills

Welding, Cutting and Heating Steel

Construction and Components

Estimating, Planning and Scheduling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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IELTS

5

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Credits

64 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering Transportation Engineering View 51 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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General requirements

English 10 or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (no band less than 4.5) or TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent
High-school graduation certificate or equivalent
Apprentice and Workplace Math 10 or equivalent

or

Department Leader approval based on relevant trade experience.

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Tuition Fees

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19843 CAD / year

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Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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