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Certificate of Collision Repair and Refinishing
Certificate of Collision Repair and Refinishing

Certificate of Collision Repair and Refinishing

  • ID:RRC010031
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

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100
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
    • Grade 12 English
    • Grade 12 Math
    • Grade 10 Science

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 50
  • CLB (LINC) (Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available., 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.0, 4.5, 3.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
  • LSI (Language Studies International), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 42
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 18

Course Information

This program provides you with a basic working knowledge of all areas of metal working and spray painting. You will develop the skills and knowledge to repair damaged vehicles, including all phases of autobody repair and painting. 

You will learn to weld and use trade tools and how to work with and shape sheet metal. You will also learn the techniques required to realign and straighten the bodies and frames of cars. The program also teaches proper methods of patching, finishing, and preparing a panel for paint application.

You will learn how to perform the necessary repairs and replacements to restore vehicles to their pre-damaged condition, and how to determine how much and what kind of work is needed for each vehicle.

Safety in the work environment is stressed.

Environmentally friendly high-volume and low-pressure spray equipment is used along with Low V.O.C. refinishing products.

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Year 1

  • AUTO-1011Basic Metal Working - Theory

  • AUTO-1013Basic Refinishing Preparation - Theory

  • AUTO-1026Estimating - Theory

  • AUTO-1035Basic Metal Working - Practical

  • AUTO-1036Basic Refinishing Preparation - Practical

  • AUTO-1051Basic Machine Shop

  • AUTO-1054Machine Shop Theory

  • AUTO-1066Vehicle Construction - Theory

  • AUTO-1067In-Industry Training - 1

  • AUTO-1070Safety

  • AUTO-1071AC-043 Accreditation for Level 1

  • AUTO-1072Handtools/Powertools

  • AUTO-1101Related Math

  • AUTO-1114Flexible Panel Repair (Plastics) - Practical

  • AUTO-1115Frame Damage Diagnosis - Practical

  • AUTO-1307Refinishing & Top Coating - Practical

  • AUTO-1494Flexible Panel Repair (Plastics) - Theory

  • AUTO-1509Frame Damage Diagnosis - Theory

  • AUTO-1545Hardware, Glass & Trim - Practical

  • AUTO-1546Hardware, Glass & Trim - Theory

  • AUTO-1583Hydraulics, Principles & Equipment - Theory

  • AUTO-2001Live Work Prep and Refinish

  • AUTO-2002Live Work Final Assembly, Detailing, Fit And Finish

  • AUTO-2003Live Work Advanced Metal Working

  • AUTO-2004Live Work Basic Metal Working

  • AUTO-2033In-Industry Training - 2

  • AUTO-3004Advanced Metal Working & Rust Repair Theory

  • AUTO-3116Advanced Metal Working & Rust Repair Practical

  • AUTO-9000Collision Repair & Refin - Learn Access

  • COMM-1173Communication Strategies

  • SAFE-1028WHMIS

  • SCIE-1013Basic Autobody Electrical Principles 1 Theory

  • SCIE-1014Basic Autobody Electrical Principles 2 Practical

  • SCIE-1016Related Science

  • SEMR-9209General Safety Training

  • WELD-1018Gas Welding

  • WELD-1019MIG Welding

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.
  • Improve your language proficiency.
  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.
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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Many graduates have found employment as autobody mechanics, metal finishers, painters' preppers, and bodyframe specialists. Others are employed as claims adjusters, collision estimators or shop supervisors.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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