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Diploma in Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician at Vancouver Community College – September 2027 Intake

2026-11-05 | by admin

Interested in automobiles, vehicle technology and hands-on technical training? The Diploma in Automotive Repair and Refinishing Technician at Vancouver Community College (VCC), British Columbia, is an option for students who want to develop practical skills in automotive repair, vehicle refinishing and workshop operations.



The program combines technical learning with hands-on training to help students understand vehicle repair processes and industry practices.

Program Highlights

Details

Information

College

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Program

Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma

Duration

2 years

Intake

September 2027

Application fee

CAD $145

Minimum CGPA

50% (as advertised)

Admission Requirements

According to the promotional details provided:

  • Minimum academic score: 50% CGPA

  • Apprentice and Workplace Mathematics 10 or equivalent

The college's official admission page also lists Grade 12 graduation or equivalent and English 10 or equivalent. Applicants may alternatively be assessed for mechanical reasoning.

English Language Requirements

Test

Requirement shown on poster

IELTS

Overall 6.0

PTE Academic

60

Confirm the accepted test scores and individual band requirements with VCC before applying.

What Will You Learn?

The program focuses on developing practical skills in automotive repair, collision repair and vehicle refinishing. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in workshop facilities.

Key learning areas include:

  • Automotive body and collision repair

  • Vehicle refinishing and painting techniques

  • Automotive glass repair

  • Vehicle inspection and repair procedures

  • Workshop tools and equipment

  • Industry safety standards and repair quality

Students learn to perform work at an apprentice level in automotive collision, refinishing and glass technician areas.

Career Opportunities

After completing the diploma, graduates may explore opportunities in:

  • Automotive collision repair shops

  • Vehicle refinishing and paint facilities

  • Automotive glass repair businesses

  • Vehicle maintenance and repair centres

  • Automotive service and body shops

The program can also provide a foundation for pursuing relevant trade certification and apprenticeship opportunities, subject to applicable requirements.

PGWP Eligibility

Vancouver Community College currently lists the Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma as PGWP eligible on its international student program list. However, a Post-Graduation Work Permit is not automatic. Individual eligibility, program completion and IRCC requirements apply.

Important Tuition Fee Update

The poster mentions tuition of CAD $20,240. However, VCC's current official international program page lists tuition of CAD $40,480 for the full two-year program, with additional student fees. The college also states that fees are approximate and may increase. Confirm the latest fee structure before making an application or payment.



September 2027 applications open



VCC's current availability page lists the September 2027 intake for this program as open for applications.

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