Auto Body Repair Techniques

Program Overview

The Auto Body Repair Techniques program is a one-year Ontario college certificate program that provides students with practical skills in welding, refinishing, metalworking, and body repair. Graduates will be able to assess vehicle damage, develop repair estimates, and work with industry software. The program is in high demand due to the increasing use of new materials and methods in vehicle manufacturing.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

The Auto Body Repair Techniques program provides students with practical skills in welding, refinishing, metalworking, and body repair. Graduates will be able to assess vehicle damage, develop repair estimates, and work with industry software.

Structure:

The program is a one-year Ontario college certificate program.

Course Schedule:

Year 1:

• ATBR-1019: Auto Body Work Practices
• WELD-1059: Automotive Welding
• ATBR-1029: Auto Body Frame & Structure
• ATBR-1030: Painting Fundamentals
• ATBR-1022: Auto Body Basic Mechanical
• ATBR-1023: Trade Calculations
• ATBR-3007: Auto Body Mechanical
• ATBR-3008: Automotive Plastic Repair
• ATBR-3009: Non-Structural Panel Repairs
• ATBR-3010: Collision Repair Estimating
• ATBR-3011: Painting Techniques

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Auto body apprentice
• Estimator
• Insurance company appraiser
• After-market supply company employee

Opportunities:

• Graduates may write the exam for the Ontario College of Trades Apprentice Training Standard for Auto Body (Branch 1) to accelerate their apprenticeship.
• Graduates are in high demand due to the increasing use of new materials and methods in vehicle manufacturing.