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Automotive Collision Repair and Refinish

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinish

QUICK FACTS

Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
34 weeks

Format:
Full time, Mon - Fri

How to apply

Start date:
September 2025

Location:
Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, BC

Cost:
(Details)

FEATURES:

  • Modern automotive repair and paint shop built specifically for this program and equipped with leading-edge technology and equipment
  • Focus on custom metal work such as grilles, trim, and fabricate patch panels
  • Program eligible for financial aid
  • Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 18:1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing certificate program offers the best basic training for entry-level employment in the autobody refinishing industry.  

  Sample topics include:

  • Tools and equipment
  • Hardware and trim
  • Surface preparation
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • MIG welding
  • Sheet metal repair
  • Structural repair
  • Plastics and composites
  • Undercoats and topcoats

CAREER EXPECTATIONS

Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of job opportunities:

  • Repair shops
  • Custom paint and body shops
  • Business that specialize in collision repair

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

QUESTIONS?

Jennifer Lau
Phone: 604-847-5448
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441, local 5448
Email: trades@ufv.ca
Or ask online