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  • Auto Body Technician
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  • Where it Can Take You
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This program will train you to repair and replace damaged motor vehicle structures and body components, prepare for refinishing, and apply interior and exterior finishes. You may specialize in prepping, refinishing, sheet metal and plastics repair, or frame straightening.

About the program     How to apply

Career Options

Journeyperson certification is available as a prepper, refinisher, or repairer; or by combining these 3 areas you can become a fully certified auto body technician.

Experienced auto body technicians may advance to supervisory positions, start their own businesses or become automobile damage appraisers for insurance companies.

Where it can take you

Median Journeyman Salary

Starting Average
 
Industry Average (with experience)
 

View the Alberta Wage & Salary Survey for additional information

Quick Facts

Credential: Journeyman Certificate
International Applicants: Not accepted
Location: Edmonton and Area

Period descriptions

Fees & Expenses

Visit the Fees & Expenses section to find the costs for each period, including tuition, books, supplies, NAITSA and materials fees.

Entrance Requirements

Academic
All applicants are required to meet the following academic and subject prerequisites.

Non-Academic
This program has additional entrance requirements in addition to academic prerequisites.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines, start dates and training schedules are posted on the Tradesecrets website.


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