Algonquin College

Course Details

Auto Body Repairer

Course Description

This apprenticeship program provides Auto Body Repairer apprentices with an understanding of the ever-changing automotive technology field. In addition, apprentices gain the technical skills required to use state-of-the-art equipment to properly and profitably repair damaged vehicles. Apprentices attend three 8-week levels of 30 hours per week of in-class sessions. Sixty per cent of class time is spent in theory and 40 per cent learning practical, hands-on skills. In the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, apprentices learn the different types of body construction, repair techniques and refinishing procedures.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
24week

Career outcomes

Graduates may be employed as apprentice/journey-person auto body technicians. Opportunities exist in independent collision and auto body repair facilities, automobile dealerships, government, vehicle salvage facilities and insurance companies.

Auto Body Repairer Algonquin College