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Diploma in Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus Vancouver Community College - Broadway Campus, Canada

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CAD 19844

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

Learn top skills and techniques used to restore damaged vehicles including bodywork, refinishing, painting, and auto glass repair.


What you will learn
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply the skills and knowledge necessary to perform at an apprentice level automotive refinishing, automotive glass or automotive collision technician to provincial standards;
  • Evaluate completed repairs for consistency, accuracy and quality according to industry specifications and standards;
  • Adhere to industry health and safety standards in the repair and reconditioning of automotive vehicles;
  • Practice professional etiquette and personal hygiene while performing repairs;
  • Work effectively as a team member while performing repairs.


What to expect

  • The Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning in classroom, shop and workplace settings. In addition to hands-on practical experience at VCC's own state of the art automotive collision repair and refinishing facility, instructional activities such as lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, reflective journals, and project based learning strategies are used throughout the program.  Students progress through courses in four semesters, each of which requiring successful completion for advancement to the next level.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, May 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19844

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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Scholarships

VCC International Regional Entrance Award

Learning with students from different geographical, cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds adds value and enriches the learning experiences for all students. To enhance student experiences, VCC offers a maximum of $160,000 annually in awards to new international applicants from underrepresented countries in selected programs.


International Regional Entrance Award: Fall 2025 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • Most programs offered in Fall 2025 are eligible, except for the following programs:
    • All certificates
    • Dance Diploma (contact Arts Umbrella for scholarship options)

 

International Regional Entrance Award: Winter 2026 term

  • The award amount varies between $2,000 and $5,000 per person. 
  • Applicants demonstrating strong English proficiency and higher academic performances are more likely to be selected. 
  • Selected students will be notified when they receive VCC's Offer of Admission.
  • Awards are awarded in the order we receive qualified applications (on a first-come-first-served basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to VCC as soon as possible for a higher chance of being considered for the award.
  • VCC International Regional Entrance Awards are non-refundable, and non-transferable between programs. The award may not be granted in the case of a deferral of admission. 
  • All of the  offered in Winter 2026 are eligible.

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