At UFV, we can put students on the road towards a career as an Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician. The program will prepare students for entry into the automotive collision repair and 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. Concurrent studies option UFV allows high school students to complete this program through a concurrent studies model during their grade 12 year. For more information, contact your disctrict/school career counsellor. You may also contact the UFV Trades & Technology Centre at 604-847-5448 or email trades@ufv.ca. 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.The Automotive Collision Repair and 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, videoclips, 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

Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of job opportunities: Repair shops Custom paint and body shops Business that specialize in collision repair