Description An Auto Body Repairer is defined as a person who repairs motor vehicle bodies and components, plastic and fiberglass parts, glass and related components, self belt tractor systems and trim components and hardware. Other duties include: - Repairing, reshaping and refitting body panels, fenders and skirtings
- Welding breaks in body panels, fenders and skirtings
- Shrinking or stretching metal body panels by heat treatment
Personal Qualities - You work indoors and have to tolerate loud noises, vibrations and less than perfect environmental conditions
- You enjoy working to close and exacting tolerances
- You have the stamina to be on your feet for long periods of time and are able to bend down and reach out frequently
- You are not bothered by paint and other odours
- You have and use physical strength on the job
- You like to learn new things on a consistent basis
- You will make a significant investment in tools
- Review the Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/222.shtml
Career Opportunities - Auto body repairers are employed at small and medium size establishments either attached to new car dealerships, used car sales outlets or at stand-alone facilities
Educational/Training Requirements - The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 10; however employers and unions may require Grade 12. Courses in mathematics, chemistry and transportation technology may be beneficial.
- Completion of a 5,520 hour apprenticeship program is required
- If you have completed 6,000 hours of on the job experience/training but have not completed the Apprenticeship Program you may be eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification
Training Availability Apprenticeship Training Centennial College - Ashtonbee Campus
P.O. Box 631, Station A
Scarborough ON M1K 5E9
416-289-5000
www.centennialcollege.ca
Potential Earnings - Apprentices start according to individual company rates and progress along the company’s wage scale over time
- Wages1 range from $10.00 to $23.00 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the pay scale
Prospects For Employment - Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 20092
- Most tradespersons work full time for a single employer
Financial Incentives - Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices are eligible to claim the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
- Apprentices may also be able to apply for the Tradesperson's Tools Tax Deduction
Additional Information Automotive Industry's Information Centre
www.ciia.com CIAG
www.ciia.com/provinces/ontario/ciag.html Job Futures
www.jobfutures.ca/noc/7322.shtml
National Occupational Classification
www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC-CNP/ Apprenticeship Subject Pathways
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf
Automotive Industries Association of Canada
613-728-5821
www.aiacanada.com
www.automotivejobs.ca Canadian Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
www.carsyouth.ca/index.cfm?v=6
www.cars-council.ca/ 1www.labourmarketinformation.ca
2www.ontariojobfutures.ca/profile7322.html Updated December 2008
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