Students learn their rights and responsibilities in the workplace according to local, Provincial and National safety regulations and to identify job hazards and provide a safe workplace. The course focuses on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures and environmental safety such as hazardous material handling, storage and disposal. Additionally, students are introduced to vehicle hazards such as alternate fuel and electric vehicles, supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).

Students learn their rights and responsibilities in the workplace according to local, Provincial and National safety regulations and to identify job hazards and provide a safe workplace. The course focuses on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures and environmental safety such as hazardous material handling, storage and disposal. Additionally, students are introduced to vehicle hazards such as alternate fuel and electric vehicles, supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).

Students document personal successes and achievements and develop a personal learning plan to become competent in those skills that may be lacking throughout the program. Students conduct research to create an updated resume for employment in the Collision Repair and Refinishing Industry. Additionally, students prepare for a professional presentation for potential employers.

The purpose of this 350 hour work practicum is to provide students opportunities to apply practical skills and knowledge learned in the courses of this program in authentic learning environments. Opportunities are provided by; students working in industry in a sponsor shop, working in the VCC or High School collision repair shop, or a combination of these based on the individual student situation.

This course begins with a brief history of the automobile followed by the evolution of the automotive technologies and materials and how vehicles are manufactured today. Students are introduced to vehicle body styles, structures and body components. A major focus of this course is the removal and installation vehicle trim, hardware, decals and stripes to assist repair and refinishing processes.

This course begins with a brief history of the automobile followed by the evolution of the automotive technologies and materials and how vehicles are manufactured today. Students are introduced to vehicle body styles, structures and body components. A major focus of this course is the removal and installation vehicle trim, hardware, decals and stripes to assist repair and refinishing processes.

Students learn to identify, operate and maintain hand, electric and pneumatic tools. Students are introduced to pneumatic power systems, basic refinishing equipment and hydraulic equipment used in the industry. This course also focuses on safe vehicle lifting procedures using various lifting equipment.

Students learn to identify, operate and maintain hand, electric and pneumatic tools. Students are introduced to pneumatic power systems, basic refinishing equipment and hydraulic equipment used in the industry. This course also focuses on safe vehicle lifting procedures using various lifting equipment.

Students begin this course learning to safely perform oxyacetylene welding, cutting and heating operations to establish basic skills as a foundation for additional welding processes. Then, students learn to perform gas metal arc welding processes as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and safe welding practices. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification test.

Students begin this course learning to safely perform oxyacetylene welding, cutting and heating operations to establish basic skills as a foundation for additional welding processes. Then, students learn to perform gas metal arc welding processes as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and safe welding practices. The course concludes with an industry standard weld performance qualification test.

This course introduces students to the characteristics of sheet metal, types of sheet metal damage and sheet metal tools and equipment. Students perform minor sheet metal damage repairs using a variety of panel shaping and filler contouring techniques. Additionally, students remove and install various body panels and components to industry fit and finish standards.

This course introduces students to the characteristics of sheet metal, types of sheet metal damage, and sheet metal tools and equipment. Students perform minor sheet metal damage repairs using a variety of panel shaping and filler contouring techniques. Additionally, students remove and install various body panels and components to industry fit and finish standards.

This course introduces students to automotive plastics identification, repair tools and equipment, and repair techniques. Students perform adhesive and weld repairs to rigid and flexible plastic interior and exterior parts.

This course introduces students to automotive plastics identification, repair tools and equipment and repair techniques. Students perform adhesive and weld repairs to rigid and flexible plastic interior and exterior parts.

Students learn planning and organizational work process skills needed to productively contribute to the workflow of a collision repair facility. Additionally, students learn to locate and interpret vehicle information, technical manuals and bulletins and to interpret work orders. This course also focuses on environmental safety regulation compliance and auto insurance claims processes in British Columbia.

Students learn planning and organizational work process skills needed to productively contribute to the workflow of a collision repair facility. Additionally, students learn to locate and interpret vehicle information, technical manuals and bulletins and to interpret work orders. This course also focuses on environmental safety regulation compliance and auto insurance claims processes in British Columbia.

Students identify various substrates, topcoats and conditions found with automotive finishes and procedures required to correct them in preparation for refinishing. A major focus of this course is correct sanding and stripping of surfaces, masking vehicles, applying and blocking undercoat materials and fillers. Students are introduced to coatings, solvents and additives and important information regarding safe use, handling and storage.

Students identify various substrates, topcoats and conditions found with automotive finishes and procedures required to correct them in preparation for refinishing. A major focus of this course is correct sanding and stripping of surfaces, masking vehicles, applying and blocking undercoat materials and fillers. Students are introduced to coatings, solvents and additives and important information regarding safe use, handling and storage.

This course focuses on the spray environment, vehicle and gun setup in preparation for various topcoat applications in compliance with personal and environmental safety regulations. Students also learn spray techniques for topcoating, refinish defect prevention and defect correction processes.

This course focuses on the spray environment, vehicle and gun setup in preparation for various topcoat applications in compliance with personal and environmental safety regulations. Students also learn spray techniques for topcoating, refinish defect prevention and defect correction processes.

In this course, students inspect paint finishes, correct minor paint defects and perform interior and exterior detailing processes. Students learn to perform final checks to ensure repairs are consistent with work orders and control quality standards in advance of delivery to customers.

In this course student inspect paint finishes, correct minor paint defects and perform interior and exterior detailing processes. Students learn to perform final checks to ensure repairs are consistent with work orders and control quality standards in advance of delivery to customers.