Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Restricted Trade
Trade Code 310Q
NOC 7322
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
- Wages 1 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 2009 2
- 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
