Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair - (Apprenticeship Certificate)

About this programme

Ministry approved title is Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair - Apprenticeship.Become a journeyperson in the Auto Body Repair industry. The Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair - Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate provides Auto Body Repairer apprentices with an understanding of the ever-changing automotive technology field. Applicants to the Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair - Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate program must: be currently employed in the trade be formally registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development that includes your Ministry Clien ID and approved Class Number Auto Body Repairer is a compulsory trade and requires a certificate of qualification to work in Ontario. If you are considering a future as an autobody repairer, you can find a career in independent collision facilities, auto body repair facilities or automobile dealerships. You may also be able to find employment with the government, vehicle salvage facilities and insurance companies. To learn more about apprenticeships, visit ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades for detailed information. Registered Apprentices: Apprentices attend three 8-week levels of 30 hours per week of in-class sessions. Sixty (60) percent of class time is spent in theory and 40 percent learning practical, hands-on skills. In the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, you will learn the different types of body construction, repair techniques and refinishing procedures. Graduates are required to pass the federal Red Seal examination to qualify for a Certificate of Qualification in the Auto Body Repair trade.