Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Auto Body and Collision Technician.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
  Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context Safety-Related Functions in context
  Communication in context Communication in context  
    Refinishing Materials (Prepares) in context Refinishing Materials (Prepares) in context
    Structural and Laminated Glass (Removes, Installs and Repairs) in context  
    Non-Structural Glass (Removes and Installs) in context  
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains safe work environment.
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
      
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Maintains hand and power tools.
  • 2.03 Uses lifting equipment.
  • 2.05 Maintains refinishing tools and equipment.
 Tools and Equipment
  • 2.03 Uses lifting equipment.
  • 2.05 Maintains refinishing tools and equipment
 Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Maintains frame and unibody repair and measuring equipment.
  • 2.04 Uses diagnostic equipment
 Tools and Equipment
  • 2.02 Maintains frame and unibody repair and measuring equipment.
  • 2.04 Uses diagnostic equipment
Welding Equipment (Basic/Introduction)
  • 3.01 Uses welding equipment.
  • 3.02 Maintains welding equipment
 Welding Equipment
  • 3.01 Uses welding equipment.
  • 3.02 Maintains welding equipment
 Welding Equipment
  • 3.01 Uses welding equipment.
  • 3.02 Maintains welding equipment
 Welding Equipment
  • 3.01 Uses welding equipment.
  • 3.02 Maintains welding equipment
Work Organization and Document Use
  • 4.03 Organizes parts, materials and work area.
  • 4.04 Uses documentation
 Work Organization and Document Use
  • 4.02 Prepares repair plan.
  • 4.03 Organizes parts, materials and work area.
  • 4.04 Uses documentation
 Work Organization and Document Use
  • 4.01 Prepares estimates and supplements.
  • 4.04 Uses documentation
 Work Organization and Document Use
  • 4.01 Prepares estimates and supplements.
  • 4.04 Uses documentation
Communication
  • 5.01 Uses communication techniques
     Mentoring
  • 5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Trim and Hardware
  • 6.01 Removes trim and hardware.
  • 6.02 Installs trim and hardware
      
    Final Inspections
  • 7.01 Performs final operational check
 Final Inspections
  • 7.02 Performs final quality control inspection.
  Corrosion Protection and Sound Deadening Materials
  • 8.01 Applies corrosion inhibitors and undercoats.
  • 8.02 Applies seam sealers and sound deadeners
    
    Structural Components (Prepares)
  • 9.01 Identifies extent of damage.
  • 9.02 Removes components for access.
  • 9.03 Performs vehicle set-up
 Structural Components (Prepares)
  • 9.01 Identifies extent of damage.
  • 9.02 Removes components for access.
  • 9.03 Performs vehicle set-up
    Structural Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 10.01 Repairs structural components.
  • 10.02 Removes structural components.
  • 10.03 Installs structural components
 Structural Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 10.01 Repairs structural components.
  • 10.02 Removes structural components.
  • 10.03 Installs structural components
  Structural and Laminated Glass (Removes, Installs and Repairs)
  • 11.01 Removes structural glass.
  • 11.02 Installs structural glass.
  • 11.03 Repairs laminated glass
    
Metal Panels and Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 12.01 Prepares metal panels and components for repair.
  • 12.02 Removes metal panels and components.
  • 12.03 Repairs metal panels and components.
  • 12.04 Installs metal panels and components
 Metal Panels and Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 12.03 Repairs metal panels and components
    
Plastic and Composite Panels and Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 13.01 Prepares plastic and composite panels and components for repair. (Introduction)
  • 13.02 Removes plastic and composite panels and components. (Introduction)
  • 13.03 Repairs plastic and composite panels and components. (Introduction)
  • 13.04 Installs plastic and composite panels and components. (Introduction)
 Plastic and Composite Panels and Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 13.01 Prepares plastic and composite panels and components for repair.
  • 13.02 Removes plastic and composite panels and components.
  • 13.03 Repairs plastic and composite panels and components.
  • 13.04 Installs plastic and composite panels and components.
    
  Non-Structural Glass (Removes and Installs)
  • 14.01 Removes non-structural glass.
  • 14.02 Installs non-structural glass
    
    Alternate Fuel Systems (Deactivates and Reactivates)
  • 15.01 Deactivates alternate-fuel systems.
  • 15.02 Reactivates alternate-fuel systems
  
    Mechanical Components (Removes and Installs)
  • 16.01 Removes mechanical components.
  • 16.02 Installs mechanical components
 Mechanical Components (Removes and Installs)
  • 16.01 Removes mechanical components.
  • 16.02 Installs mechanical components
    Electrical and Electronic Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 17.01 Removes electrical components.
  • 17.02 Repairs damaged wires and protective coverings.
  • 17.03 Installs electrical components.
  • 17.04 Services advanced electronic components
 Electrical and Electronic Components (Removes, Repairs and Installs)
  • 17.04 Services advanced electronic components
  Interior Components (Repairs and Replaces)
  • 18.01 Repairs interior components.
  • 18.02 Replaces interior components
    
    Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
  • 19.01 Services seat belt restraint systems.
  • 19.02 Services air bags and related components
  
Surface Preparation
  • 20.01 Performs initial preparation.
  • 20.02 Masks surface.
  • 20.03 Strips surface.
  • 20.04 Sands surface
      
Repair Materials
  • 21.01 Mixes repair materials.
  • 21.02 Applies repair materials
      
Refinishing Equipment Preparation
  • 22.01 Prepares spray booth.
  • 22.02 Performs spray gun setup
 Refinishing Equipment Preparation
  • 22.01 Prepares spray booth.
  • 22.02 Performs spray gun setup
    
Refinishing Materials (Prepares)
  • 23.01 Mixes refinishing materials. (Introduction)
 Refinishing Materials (Prepares)
  • 23.01 Mixes refinishing materials.
  • 23.02 Performs colour adjustments
    
Refinishing Materials (Applies) Footnote 1
  • 24.01 Applies sealers. (Introduction)
  • 24.02 Applies base coat. (Introduction)
  • 24.03 Applies single-stage paint. (Introduction)
  • 24.04 Applies clear coat. (Introduction)
 Refinishing Materials (Applies)
  • 24.01 Applies sealers.
  • 24.02 Applies base coat.
  • 24.03 Applies single-stage paint.
  • 24.04 Applies clear coat
    
Post-Refinishing Functions
  • 25.01 Removes masking materials
 Post-Refinishing Functions
  • 25.02 Corrects surface imperfections
    
Exterior Detailing
  • 26.01 Removes minor imperfections.
  • 26.02 Polishes vehicle.
  • 26.03 Touches up stone chips
      
Cleans vehicle
  • 27.01 Cleans exterior
  • 27.02 Cleans interior