Automotive Refinishing
Technician
As an Automotive Refinishing Technician, you’ll work on a range of vehicles, providing the final restoration steps once body work has been completed.
You’ll prepare vehicles for final coats and removing vehicle components in preparation. You’ll also become a creative master in paint jobs, going through the preparation steps and applying the fine-tuned layer technique and colour matching.
Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.
Technical Training
The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider.
Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province.
Harmonized Program Information and Resources
In effect starting April 1, 2021
Exam Information and Resources
Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page.
Program Information
Detailed program information prior to its transition to the harmonized program.
Program and Exam Updates
Program Updates
January 2022: Transition Update (Year 2)
November 2020: Transition Plan
June 2020: OPSN 2020 006 Harmonized Program
Harmonization Updates
Level 1 - Harmonized*
Level 2 - Harmonized*
*Harmonized = Program stream with re-aligned content beginning in April 2021
If you are unclear as to what program you are registered in, or unclear as to which program you should be following, please contact Customer Service.
June 2022: OPSN 2022 011 (Harmonized Level 1 SLE Launch)
Challenge the Certification Exam
If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program.
If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level.
Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.
Create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account to start your application
A section-by-section guide on how to complete the declaration forms
A form for your employer to document and attest to your work experience
A form for you to document and attest to your work experience from self-employment or because a direct supervisor cannot be contacted
