* Insurance, Testing (Placement Assessment), Student ID Card (myCard), Material Fee, Student Centre Facilities Fee, etc
To register for this Auto Body Repair Technician program, you must have:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 Workplace (E), College (C), or University (U), or equivalent or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Safety Requirements
CSA approved safety shoes (Leather type)
Safety glasses with clear lenses and side shields
Respirator
Ear plugs
100% cotton coveralls
Welding gloves
Oxyacetylene welding goggles
Auto darkening MIG welding helmet
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
TOEFL, 550 Paper-based
80+ minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test
MELAB, Score of 76
IELTS, 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
CAEL, Overall 60
Pearson Test of English (Academic), 51+
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP), 3.7+
Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE), 167-169
* With English Level COMM 160/161
Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170, 115 - 124
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160, 105 - 114
Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.
English as a Second Language Partnerships
Academie Linguistique Internationale, Montreal, QC, Level 7 Advanced
Canadian Language Learning Centre*, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program
Capital English Solutions, Toronto, ON, College-University Preparation Course
EC Toronto, Toronto, ON, Pre-Advanced
EC Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Pre-Advanced
ELS Toronto, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109
ELS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher
English School of Canada***, Toronto, ON, University-College Transfer Program
Hansa Language Centre**, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam
ICEAP, Toronto, ON, General Bridge Program (Lvl 7)
International Language Academy of Canada*, Toronto, ON, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2
International Language Academy of Canada*, Vancouver, BC, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2
International Language Schools Canada, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)
International Language Schools Canada, Vancouver, BC, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)
Kaplan International English , Toronto, ON, C1 Advanced Level
Kaplan International English, Vancouver, BC, C1 Advanced Level
Quest Language Studies Toronto, Toronto, ON, Academic Pathway Certificate Program
Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies , Toronto, ON, Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates;
for all other credentials,
English for Academic Purposes
Sprott Shaw Language College, Toronto, ON, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
Sprott Shaw Language College, Vancouver, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
Sprott Shaw Language College, Victoria, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
St. George International College*, Toronto, ON, University and College Pathway
Stafford House Toronto**, Toronto, ON, Academic College Preparation
The Language Gallery**, Toronto, ON, UPP Level 6
Toronto International College, Toronto, ON, Level 5 Advanced
Upper Madison College, Toronto, ON, Level 15 (EAP Term 3)
*passing grade of 75% required
**passing grade of 80% required
***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required
Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs. Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.
The Auto Body Repair Technician program is a two-year offering that will open the doors to a career in the auto body industry and could lead to a managerial position or to successfully operating your own business.
Based on the Level 1 and 2 apprenticeship curriculum — with valuable additions that will result in a highly recognized Centennial College diploma — Auto Body Repair Technician courses will help you to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge, managerial skills and motivational attitude to ensure a competitive edge in the field.
Among covered topics will be:
Personal and shop safety
Vehicle and body construction
Detailing and refinishing equipment maintenance
Applied mechanical systems
Mathematics
Communication
Trade tools and shop equipment
Non-structural repair fundamentals
Refinishing surface preparation
Oxyacetylene and gas metal arc welding
Plastic repair and refinishing
Non-structural panel repair and measuring
Automotive glass and safety devices
Non-structural panel replacement
Refinishing top coat application
You'll spend approximately 40 per cent of your schedule gaining hands-on practice in a spacious and well laid out state-of-the-art auto body lab outfitted with new equipment. In this lab, you'll learn from faculty members with years of industry experience who are committed to seeing you succeed and to helping you maximize your skills.
Once you complete your studies, you'll have the opportunity to gain credit towards your apprenticeship requirements.
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ABRT-101, Personal & Shop Safety
ABRT-102, Vehicle & Body Construction
ABRT-103, Detailing & Refinishing Equipment Maintenance
ABRT-104, Applied Mechanical Systems 1
COMM-140, Essential English Skills
GNED, General Education Elective
MATH-105, Basic Mathematics
ABRT-201, Trade Tools & Shop Equipment
ABRT-202, Non-Structural Repair Fundamentals
ABRT-203, Refinishing Surface Preparation
ABRT-204, Applied Mechanical Systems 2
ABRT-205, Oxyacetylene & Gas Metal Arc Welding
COMM-160/161, College Communication 1
ABRD-301, Plastic Repair
ABRD-302, Non-Structural Panel Repair & Measuring
ABRD-303, Plastic Panel Refinishing
ABRD-304, Applied Mechanical Systems 3
COMM-170/171, College Communication 2
GNED-500, Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
ABRD-401, Automotive Glass & Safety
ABRD-402, Non-Structural Panel Replacement
ABRD-403, Refinishing Top Coat Application
ABRD-404, Applied Mechanical Systems 4
ABRD-405, Gas Metal Arc Welding
GNED, General Education Elective
English Language Learning (ELL) is taught at Progress Campus
Licensed Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
Shop Foreman
Auto Body Shop Manager
Automotive Detailer
Damage Repair Appraiser
Insurance Estimator
Health Insurance fee is 509,34 CAD per year