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Trades and Technology
www.ufv.ca/trades
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing certificate
Note: This program is scheduled to begin in September
2009.
Entry-level trades training
At UFV, we can put students on the road towards a career as an Automotive
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician. The program will prepare students for
entry into the automotive collision repair & refinishing industry. Successful
completion may also provide students with advanced placement into the Autobody
Repair or Refinishing Apprenticeship program. Students will get a thorough
introduction to the trade and develop skills expected by employers. Students
will have the opportunity to acquire a general knowledge on most systems used on
current vehicles.
Theory and shop procedures are set up to simulate job conditions, so punctuality
and good work habits are essential. This program can ladder into the B.C.
apprenticeship system, following the National Occupational Analysis.
Employment opportunities
After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared for
employment opportunities in areas such as auto body shops, independent shops,
and specialty shops such as restoration or custom hot rods, fleet shops,
fabrication shops, and marine industries.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent (ABE Provincial, Advanced, or GED).
2. A math and reading comprehension entrance exam.
When to apply
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year.
Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space.
See Continuous application
process for more information.
How to apply
1. Submit a UFV application form, along with the $45 application fee, to the
Admissions & Records office. Applicants currently in Grade 12 may apply during
their Grade 12 year. A statement from the school counsellor or principal,
indicating that you are likely to meet graduation requirements by June, must be
presented at the time of entrance exam appointments.
2. Applicants will be notified of entrance exam dates by the Trades & Technology
Centre. There is no fee for writing these exams. Applicants who have not been
contacted within two weeks of submission of their applications should call
604-847-5448.
3. Read the program description and information carefully.
4. Prior to classes starting in September, applicants will be notified by
telephone of the registration procedures. Applicants who cannot be reached by
telephone after three attempts will be removed from the wait list.
Fees and other expenses
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing students should also budget
approximately $750 for required tools, $750 for textbooks, and $400 for
appropriate working apparel.
Note: A deposit (currently $200) must be paid at the time of registration, which
typically takes place one or two months before the start of each semester. The
balance of fees must be paid by the second week of the semester.
Medical requirement
A medical statement from a qualified physician may be required at any time
before or during the program. Students will be notified by a UFV official
if/when the statement is required.
Location
The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program is offered at the
Trades and Technology Centre at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack.
Dates & attendance requirements
The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program starts in September and
ends in May.
The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program requires continuous
attendance through all three semesters to successfully complete all requirements
for the program. Students will be expected to attend classes five days per week
for the duration of the entire program.
Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements as outlined in their
individual program guides may be subject to a failing grade or academic warning.
• See UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
• See UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
Program requirements
Students must complete all requirements with a minimum of 70% or better to
receive a Credit (CR) grade in order to graduate.
Students who do not receive a Credit (CR) grade in all required areas by the
end of May can apply to their instructor for re-entry into the program the
following year. Students who reapply may register as upgrading students and must
complete all program requirements no later than May of the following year. See
upgrading policy for more details.
Graduation
Students must apply for graduation by completing a Request to Graduate form. We
recommend this be done at the beginning of the final semester.
Academic warnings
Trades & Technology students who demonstrate unacceptable academic performance
will be placed on Academic Warning.
• See UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
Unacceptable academic performance may, at the discretion of the instructor,
include poor attendance, slow progress in theory and practical tasks, and/or lack
of satisfactory participation in class activities.
• See UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
Trades & Technology students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and
responsible manner and will be held responsible for their actions, whether
acting alone or in a group.
• See UFV Policy 310.12 (Student Conduct)
Withdrawal policy
Student-initiated withdrawal (discontinuing)
If a student wishes not to continue or return for the next semester, the Trades
Centre will advise Admissions & Records and initiate a withdrawal from the
student’s current Trades program.
Required to withdraw (failed grades)
Failed grades may result in withdrawal from the program.
Required to withdraw (academic warning)
Students may be required to withdraw from a course or program for failing to
comply with any of the following three policies.
• UFV Policy 340.03 (Academic Warning)
• UFV Policy 310.02 (Attendance)
• UFV Policy 310.12 (Student Conduct)
Upgrading policy
The upgrading program allows those currently or recently employed in the
industry to complete their certificate requirements or to become proficient in
specific processes or techniques.
An upgrading student will be enrolled for no more than 15 weeks. Upgrading
students will not displace anyone registered in the next intake.
Upgrading students are expected to meet program prerequisites through previous
enrolment or proof of industry experience approved by the program instructor.
Re-admission policy
Students who begin a Trades program, but withdraw before completing the program,
may contact the department to request re-entry provided their absence is less
than two years. Re-entry is subject to space availability.
Students who are absent more than two years will be required to apply for
re-admission.
• An application for admission form and application fee will be required
• Trades & Technology entrance exams will need to be retaken
Program outline
The Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program starts in September and
ends in May. Students must show that they understand the theory by successfully completing a
written test for each unit. They must then apply their knowledge to demonstrate an acceptable level of
practical skills as assigned in that unit. The learning materials may include printed handouts, worksheets, videotapes,
display boards, lab manuals, and written instructions.
At regular stages, students will be required to perform various tasks in order
to develop their practical skills. As much as possible, study and lab instruction is patterned after “on-the-job”
situations where a limited amount of direct supervision is required. The training follows a modular system that begins by developing a wide variety
of basic skills, and builds on these to develop intermediate and specialized
skills required in this industry.
All unit tests and assigned practicals must be completed with a passing grade
before writing the final exam, which is scheduled in May.
Sample topics
• Safe work practices
• Process technical information
• Tools and equipment
• Hardware and trim
• Surface preparation
• Oxy-acetylene welding
• MIG welding
• Sheet metal repair
• Plastics and composites
• Undercoats
• Topcoats
• Selected repairs
• Panel replacement
• Structural repairs
• Steering and suspension
• Mechanical components
• Pre-delivery
• Preparation for employment
• Collision repair level-one exam
• Automotive refinishing prep level-one exam
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