Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Course code	8406

Tuition fee	CA$18,829 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..y-repair-technician

Overview

An advanced career in the auto body industry is possible with training from this program based on the level 1 and 2 apprenticeship curricula, with valuable additions.

In the Auto Body Repair Technician courses, you’ll acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and managerial skills. The program will cover a wide range of topics such as vehicle and body construction, detailing and refinishing equipment maintenance, applied mechanical systems, and refinishing surface preparation and topcoat application. You’ll learn these topics by spending 40 percent of your schedule gaining experience in a modern auto body lab.

After your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to gain credit towards your apprenticeship requirements.

Note: Personal protective equipment is required. Visit the program page on Centennial`s website for details.

Career opportunities

• Licensed Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
• Shop Foreman
• Auto Body Shop Manager
• Automotive Detailer
• Damage Repair Appraiser
• Insurance Estimator