Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Launch your career in the trades with training to qualify you to become an Automotive Refinishing or Collision Repair Technician. You’ll learn about repairing and restoring damaged vehicles, mixing paints and using spray guns to apply primer, base coats and clear coats. Earn your Level 1 technical training credit and work-based training hours toward your Interprovincial Red Seal certification when you register as an apprentice. Gain valuable skills through theory and applied learning in NIC’s classroom and shop in Campbell River.

Admission Requirements

C in English 10 or equivalent or successful English assessment
C in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment
Or successful completion of FSK 030 if the above requirements are not met.
High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites

Course Requirements

ACH - 100 Occupational Skills for Technicians
ACH - 101 Tools and Equipment for Technicians
ACH - 102 Welding Processes and Techniques for Technicians
ACH - 103 Remove and Install Vehicle Components
ACH - 104 Surface Preparation
ACH - 105 Repair Materials and Equipment
ACH - 106 Refinishing Materials
ACH - 107 Metal Panels
ACH - 108 Plastic and Composite Panels and Components
Students without current valid certificates in the following courses are required to take them to meet program completion requirements. Separate fees will be charged.
WSF - 019 Orientation to WHMIS Online
Based on availability of placements with industry, Trades Foundation students may have an opportunity to participate in optional Work Experience: WXT 100 Trades Work Experience

Completion Requirements

Students will be required to achieve a minimum C (Letter Grade Scale 2) in each course to pass the program.
Student will be required to pass all industry certificate courses to achieve program completion requirements.
100% of the program must be completed at North Island College.