OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Secondary school automotive classes
Specialized High Skills Major
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Basic computer skills
Auto body repair technicians work with their hands, have variety in their day-to-day tasks and see their work take shape before their eyes. They are also in high demand as manufacturers continue to develop vehicles using new materials and methods that demand cutting-edge repair techniques, tools and materials.
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Year 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ATBR-1019, Auto Body Work Practices, 2.5, ,
WELD-1059, Automotive Welding, 3.5, ,
ATBR-1029, Auto Body Frame & Structure, 5.5, ,
ATBR-1030, Painting Fundamentals, 3.5, ,
ATBR-1022, Auto Body Basic Mechanical, 1.5, ,
ATBR-1023, Trade Calculations, 2, ,
ATBR-3007, Auto Body Mechanical, 1.5, ,
ATBR-3008, Automotive Plastic Repair, 3, ,
ATBR-3009, Non-Structural Panel Repairs, 3, ,
ATBR-3010, Collision Repair Estimating, 1.5, ,
ATBR-3011, Painting Techniques, 2, ,
ATBR-3012, Trade Techniques, 2.5, ,
COMM-3081, Communications for the Auto Body Trade, 2, ,
Graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce as an auto body apprentice and may choose to write the exam for Ontario College of Trades Apprentice Training Standard for Auto Body (Branch 1) to accelerate their apprenticeship. Graduates may work as an estimator, insurance company appraiser, or with an aftermarket supply company.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD