Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer

• The term of apprenticeship for an auto body repairer is 3 years (three 12-month periods), including a minimum of 1620 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of classroom instruction in the first year, 1590 hours of on-the-job training and 7 weeks of classroom instruction in each of the second and third years.
• Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Certificate).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on: Work Experience The requirements for an Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer are:

• A minimum of 54 months AND 7,200 hours of work experience.
• A successful theory exam.
• Two successful practical exams
  • $78.00 (Exam A) and
  • $108.00 (Exam B).

Recognized Credentials The requirements for an Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Repairer are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• A successful theory exam.
• Two successful practical exams:
  • $78.00 (Exam A) and
  • $108.00 (Exam B).

• A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
• A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.