Auto Body and Collision Technicians, previously Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint), repair and restore damaged motor vehicles. They assess body damage, develop repair estimates, and repair plans. Work includes cosmetic scratches and dents, correcting structural damage to motor vehicles, alignment/replacement of suspension and steering components, restoring interior components of vehicles, and working with mechanical and electronic components. They use diagnostic scanning equipment for diagnosis and programming electronic and electrical systems, hand and power tools, and welding and cutting equipment. They work with metal, glass, plastic and composites.

Auto Body and Collision Technicians may work in private enterprises or be self-employed. They are employed by body repair facilities, auto and truck dealerships, custom repair facilities, and trucking and bus companies. In larger facilities, some work exclusively on collision specialization such as damage repair, frame straightening, refinishing, suspension, detailing, or auto glass installation. In smaller facilities, they tend to be responsible for a wider range of duties. Work is indoors in an environment that may be noisy and dusty, and they are often in contact with chemicals (paint and solvent) and physical hazards (heavy objects, frame equipment and sharp metal). They may move into supervisory positions, start their own business, or become auto damage appraisers. (https://www.red-seal.ca/docms/abct_tp2019_eng.pdf)

APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2022)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (34 wks)	7 weeks	6 weeks	5 weeks
7 weeks**	7 weeks	6 weeks	5 weeks

APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2018)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (34 wks)	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
16 weeks**	8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.**