Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer - 310B

Mohawk College Certificate

Eligible for Ontario College Certificate

Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the Automotive Service Educational Program.

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Overview

Program Highlights

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State-of-the-art facilities
“Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What you'll learn

Acquire job-specific skills and learn 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 in this trade.
Develop craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, personal pride, desirable work attitudes and a keen sense of responsibility in public and personal safety

Program Structure

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Admission

Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and registered with Skilled Trades Ontario.

Please ensure your school preferences are up to date with Skilled Trades Ontario via their portal.

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Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

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Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

One-on-One Money Counselling
Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
Financial Resources and Calculators
Events and Workshops

Program of Studies

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills

This apprenticeship program consists of 8,000 hours:

On-the-Job Training Duration: 7,280 hours with your employer
In-School Training Duration: 720 hours at Mohawk College
To view the training standard for this trade, visit: Skilled Trades Ontario

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

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The Curriculum Standards are developed by the Ontario College of Trades in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options:

Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
Automotive Painter
Automotive Mechanical Installer and Servicer
Motor Vehicle Inspector and Tester

Where you could work includes:

Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Opportunities for grads:

Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)

Educational Pathways

Pathways to Mohawk

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

Pathways within Mohawk

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer pathways map

Pathways beyond Mohawk

See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.

For inquiries, please contact apprenticeshiphub [at] mohawkcollege.ca

Canadian Domestic Students

Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades (SC)

Multiple Intakes

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Please contact your Employment Training Consultant at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development for additional availability.

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