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New Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation expands options for ɫ����Ƶ students

ɫ����Ƶ (ɫ����Ƶ) is pleased to introduce a new program option that will broaden opportunities for students in both the automotive collision repair and automotive refinishing prep industries.

ɫ����Ƶ’s new Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation program combines learning that was formerly offered in two distinct programs: automotive collision repair (identifying damage, removing and installing parts, repairing, welding, and bonding parts), and automotive refinishing prep (restoring corrosion protection, paint repair and preperation).

ɫ����Ƶ’s new harmonized foundation eliminates course overlap between the two programs and offers introductory training in both fields, allowing students to learn a wider range of skills before specializing in future apprenticeship levels.

According to ɫ����Ƶ Automotive Collision and Refinishing department head Keith Mew, past students have often switched between programs or taken both. “I did it myself,” he said. “I wanted a deeper understanding of the trade, from welding to paint.”

In coordination with B.C.’s  (ITA), ɫ����Ƶ’s new Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation will now also be recognized across provinces, offering students greater flexibility to complete their apprenticeships wherever they may be working. 

“I wish I’d had a core program like this,” says Keith. “These students will have a better understanding of both sides of the trade and be more successful on any path they take.”

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Limited seats are still available in ɫ����Ƶ’s Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation program for September 2021 and January 2022. Apply now >