Nov 17, 2025  
2026-2027 Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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


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  3. Or successful completion of FSK 030 
  4. High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.​​​​​​​

Additional Information


  • Once accepted to the program, and prior to the end of the first month of the program, students will be expected to ensure they hold and submit a current WHMIS certificate that does not expire before the end of the program. 
  • Curriculum and certifications may be subject to change as mandated by SkilledTradesBC. 
  • In this program, field trips to industry specific locations may occur, students’ participation in field trips is mandatory.

Completion Requirements


  • Students will be required to achieve a minimum C (Letter Grade Scale 2) in each course to pass the program. 
  • All courses need to be completed at NIC within the start and end dates of the program.
  • Students who exit the program without completing must re-apply and complete all courses again.