Auto Body and Collision Technician
Auto Body and Collision Technician is the official Red Seal trade name as of October 23, 2018. The previous Red Seal name for this trade was Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint).
Auto body and collision technicians repair and restore damaged motor vehicles. They assess body damage and make repair estimates. They restore a vehicle’s interior components, electronic components and passenger restraint systems such as seat belts and air bags. They may also align and replace suspension and steering components.
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 72411
Designation Year: 1964
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, MB, SK, YT
Trade title: Auto Body and Collision Technician, in NL, NS, NB, SK, BC, YT, NT
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) (PE, MB); Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (ON); Auto Body Technician (AB); Motor Vehicle Body Repair (NU)
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Auto Body and Collision Technician trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.
Skills for Success (Essential Skills)
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Job Market Reports
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Sample Questions
Try the sample Auto Body and Collision Technician examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
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Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Auto Body and Collision Technician.