Centennial College
Centennial College's Auto Body Repair Technician program is a two-year diploma designed to prepare students for careers in the auto body industry. The curriculum covers personal and shop safety, vehicle and body construction, detailing, refinishing equipment maintenance, applied mechanical systems, and more. Students gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art auto body lab, learning from experienced faculty. Graduates receive an Auto Body Repair Diploma and are credited with Levels 1 and 2 of the Ontario Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (310B) Apprenticeship in-school training, positioning them for roles in auto body repair shops, dealerships, and appraisal centers.
Job Title | NOC Code | Salary Range (CAD) | Job Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Auto Body Repairer | 72411 | $40,000 - $70,000 | Repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing. |
Automotive Painter | 72411 | $45,000 - $75,000 | Repaint body surfaces and apply primers using brushes or spray guns. |
Automotive Glass Technician | 72411 | $42,000 - $68,000 | Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows, and sunroofs. |
Collision Repair Technician | 72411 | $50,000 - $80,000 | Repair and replace front-end components, body components, doors, and frames. |
Damage Repair Estimator | 72411 | $55,000 - $85,000 | Assess vehicle damage and estimate the cost of parts and labor for repairs. |