Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer
Certificate of Apprenticeship (310B)
STARRT Institute, Stoney Creek
Note: Applicants for this training must be registered apprentices in the Autobody Trade
Highlights
- Acquire job-specific skills to repair dents in body panels, fenders and skirting, file, sand grind and spray paint
- Explore shrinking or stretching metal panels with heat treatment and welding breaks in body panels or structures
- Understand how to test for and correct faulty frame alignment, and install trim and body parts
- Acquire sound theoretical knowledge and practical applications to complement on-the-job experience of this trade
- Develop craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, personal pride, desirable work attitudes and a keen sense of responsibility in public and personal safety
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Repair and Maintenance
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
Occupational Categories:
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers
- Motor Vehicle Inspectors and Testers
Program of studies for students starting Fall 2011
Click on the course title for a course description.
| Basic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hrs/Week | |
| MOTP | 04128 | Autobody Appl Work Practice Basic | 5.00 |
| MOTP | 04136 | Body & Frame Repairer Basic | 12.00 |
| MOTP | 04137 | Refinishing Basic | 5.00 |
| MOTP | 04138 | Applied Mechanical Systems Basic | 4.00 |
| WELD | 00828 | Welding - Autobody Basic | 4.00 |
| Intermediate | |||
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hrs/Week | |
| MOTP | 04139 | Body & Frame Repair Intermediate | 5.00 |
| MOTP | 04140 | Refinishing Intermediate | 4.00 |
| MOTP | 04141 | Applied Mechanical Sys Intermediate | 4.00 |
| MOTP | 10000 | Plastic Repair | 4.00 |
| MOPT | 10001 | Non-Structural Repair | 7.00 |
| WELD | 10000 | Welding Autobody-Intermediate | 4.00 |
| Advanced | |||
| Course # |
Course Title |
Hrs/Week | |
| MOTP | 04142 | Body & Frame Repair Advanced | 8.00 |
| MOTP | 04143 | Refinishing Advanced | 4.00 |
| MOTP | 04144 | Applied Mechanical Systems Adv | 4.00 |
| MOTP | 10002 | Damage Analysis & Estimating | 5.00 |
| MOTP | 10003 | Structure Panel Replacement | 8.00 |
| MOTP | 10004 | Alignment | 2.00 |
