Auto Body Technician

About this programme

Do you like working on cars? Want to get into the workforce quickly? Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Auto Body Technician program could be a great fit for you. The program prepares you for work in auto body shops, auto dealerships and private garages. The job involves bending, standing and lifting heavy equipment. But it’s also creative work—a good eye for colour and detail will ensure your skills are in demand. Auto Body Technician is a one-year certificate program offered on campus in Saskatoon and in Regina. The program gives you a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you’ll need to work in motor vehicle body repair and refinishing. You’ll get practical training in: When you graduate, you’ll be ready for entry-level positions in auto body repair shops, private garages, paint shops and large commercial fleets. Auto body techs are trained in a variety of tasks, but you could find yourself specializing in painting, frame and wheel alignment, glass installation or body repair. Go for your journeyperson’s ticket as an auto body & collision technician and you’ll find opportunities for supervisory positions and with appraisal centres. You could also start your own auto body repair business. For more information, contact Student Employment Services at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus nearest you. Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific