Automotive Body Repair

Red-Seal Course Code: 310B

An Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer repairs and/or replaces frame and structural components, mechanical, interior and electrical components, plastic and composite panels and sheet metal panels. Specifically, an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer:

  • repairs, reshapes, and refits body panels
  • welds breaks in body panels
  • removes or replaces electrical, electronic components
  • repairs, removes or replaces wiring harnesses, air conditioning systems and mechanical components
  • straightens and aligns frames and unibody assemblies
  • removes, replaces, or adjusts steering and suspension components
  • aligns wheels

LEVEL ONE

Program Credits / Certification:

  • Earn 2-3 Cooperative education credits on Principal’s discretion
  • Earn a total of 2 Dual Credits upon successful completion of the Level One apprenticeship curriculum at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus
  • Complete a “Level One” apprenticeship training designation as an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer with valuable work experience and extensive skills training

To Qualify:

  • Be in your graduating year, enrolled in 4-credit co-op for semester 2, with at least 26 credits by the end of Semester 1
  • Have experience and passion for a career as an auto service technician
  • Be in good academic standing with excellent attendance
  • Demonstrate strong work habits and a positive attitude
  • Have demonstrated mathematical skills
  • Be willing to travel across the GTA for classes and a Cooperative Education placement
  • Have minimum 65% Grade 11 University or College Mathematics

Candidates will be interviewed in late November or early December.

“This program helped me achieve my goals faster!”

-OYAP Level 1 Auto Service Tech student

Program Components Include:

  • Cooperative Education in-class preparation for community placement
  • A cooperative education placement with a licensed Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer as a sponsoring employer
  • 8 weeks at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus
  • Program runs from April through June

This program combines apprenticeship in-class training at Centennial College and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the Transportation Sector in an automotive service industry. Students in Grade 12 must be in their graduating year with a minimum of 26 credits.

The Peel District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MLITSD) and Centennial College (Ashtonbee Campus) offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue a career as an Automotive Service Technician.

Please see your Guidance Counselor or Cooperative Education teacher for assistance in completing an application form and the submission of all required documents.