Program Description

Auto Body OYAP focuses on both Collision Damage Repair Technician and Automotive Painter. It is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair Technician apprenticeship. It is also the best course offered in our high schools to prepare students for a career as an Automotive Painter apprentice.

The OYAP Autobody / Collision Repair Program focuses on:

• Repairing and replacing automotive panels
• Proper refinishing and re-painting techniques
• Proper surface preparation
• Gaining an understanding of various auto design structures
• Proper health and safety techniques
• The use of industry standard equipment and new technologies (waterborne paint)
• Developing employability skills

Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges. They can cost approximately $2,500+.

Download Link: Auto Body OYAP Brochure

Program Planning

2009 - 2010 School Year

Proposed 2010-2011 School Year

Students will have the opportunity to be placed in a 2 Credit OYAP Co-op placement in semester two. Students may return to their home school for semester two. This placement will have the possibility of becoming an apprenticeship. Students earning OYAP Coop Credits are allowed to earn a wage.

Pathway Charts

• HDSB Pathway Chart
• HCDSB Pathway Chart

Auto Body Collision Damage Repair Technician, Automotive Painter

The Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair Technician OYAP Program follows the Ministry of Education curriculum for the locally developed course of Auto Body and Training, Colleges and Universities curriculum guidelines for the trades of Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair Technician, level 1.

Career Opportunities

Auto Body Collision Damage Repair: (NOC code 7322)

Thousands of motor vehicles are damaged in traffic accidents every day. Others are damaged by rust, misuse, and other causes. An auto body repairer’s job is to fix the damage by straightening bent frames, removing dents, and replacing crumpled parts. Most repairers work with cars and small trucks, although some work on other vehicles, such as buses and tractor-trailers.

To mend small holes and depressions, the repairer fills them with plastic filler and sands them down to a smooth finish. Finally, damaged window glass and interior components (such as instrument panels, mouldings, and carpets) are removed and replaced.

In large shops, auto body repairers may specialize in one type of repair, such as frame straightening, refinishing, painting, or door and fender repairing.

Automotive Painters: (NOC code 7322)

They prepare body surfaces on motor vehicles, and apply paint and other coatings. They are employed by automobile dealerships, automobile body repair shops and automobile appraisal centres.

The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Decision Making, Document Use, Job Task Planning and Organizing**

** Info from the Ontario Skills Passport

Other Related Career Pathways: Technical High School Teacher, Automotive Estimator/Appraiser, Insurance Appraiser, Automotive Detailer, Body & Restoration Technician, Auto Body Shop Manager/Owner, Technical Representative

Salaries

Auto Body Collision Damage Repairer can earn $25 - $30 per hour

You can make up to $40,000 - $50,000 per year.

Automotive Painter: $80,000, - 90,000 per year and more with over-time

Interesting Facts

• "All Robert Bateman Auto Body students posting resumes on HARA site, were hired within 48 hours with further demand wanted." - John Norris, Executive Director of Hamilton Auto Body Association
• 3 year apprenticeship (possible 2 year)
• Average wage for industry is increasing.
• Average age of a Canadian Body and Frame Technician is 56 years old (Canadian National Employment Study)
• There is a shortage of 3,000 body and frame technicians every year (Canadian National Employment Study)
• Auto body shop at Robert Bateman is transitioning to Waterborne paint technology, which is new technology in the industry which is more environmentally friendly

Certificates and Exemptions

Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their in-school credits and a minimum of 2 Coop Credits will earn a Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP Program. All students may challenge the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities exemption exam. However it is recommended that only students, who have earned a minimum of 70% on all units with an overall average of 80%, consider writing this exam. Students with the above will earn a Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate with Honours. Students who are successful in challenging the ministry exemption exam will be granted a Concentrated OYAP Exemption Certificate. Passing this exam means students may be exempt from the first level of Apprenticeship Training. Please note the college may charge a fee for administering this test.

Process:

The OYAP process consists of 4 main stages 1. The information gathering and awareness stage 2. The program contact stage (log onto www.onsorts.ca and choose up to 2 courses that you may be interested in.) 3. The interview preparation stage 4. The interview

To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following documents. These documents designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a Concentrated OYAP Program.

Downloads:

• OYAP Application Package All forms required to apply for OYAP

You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.

For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.

To apply or find out more about an OYAP school to career program, click here