Vancouver Community College
The Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma at Vancouver Community College (VCC) equips students with essential skills for a career in automotive repair. Covering damage assessment, body repair, refinishing, and frame straightening, the program combines hands-on experience with industry-standard tools in a state-of-the-art facility. Emphasizing safety, precision, and quality, the curriculum prepares graduates for roles as collision repair technicians, refinishing technicians, and insurance estimators. VCC graduates gain a strong foundation to excel in the automotive industry.
Job Title | NOC Code | Salary Range (CAD) | Job Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Auto Body Collision, Refinishing, and Glass Technicians | 72411 | $45,000 - $70,000 | Repair and restore damaged vehicle body parts and frames, replace or repair glass, and apply paint to refinish vehicles. |
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics | 72410 | $45,000 - $75,000 | Inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles, ensuring mechanical systems function properly, with a focus on trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles. |
Automotive Painters | 72411 | $40,000 - $65,000 | Specialize in applying paint and finishes to vehicle surfaces after collision repairs, ensuring a smooth, even finish. |
Supervisors, Motor Transport and Other Ground Transit Operators | 72024 | $60,000 - $90,000 | Oversee operations in automotive service departments, coordinate repair services, and manage technicians in transit and vehicle repair industries. |
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 72411 | $40,000 - $60,000 | Install, repair, or replace windshields and other automotive glass components. |