An Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer repairs automobiles, including frame and structural components, mechanical components, interior components, electrical components, plastic and composite panels and sheet metal panels.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Reviewing written damage reports and estimates of repair costs
- Planning the work to be performed
- Repairing and replacing front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
- Operating soldering equipment or using plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- Hammering out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
- Straightening bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
- Applying primers and repainting surfaces using brush or spray guns
- Inspecting repaired vehicles and test driving them for proper handling
- Communicating with customers, co-workers and supervisors
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of 7,200 hours of on-the-job training
- Completion of 8-week in-class technical training sessions
- Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer (310B)?
- Indoor work with loud noise exposure
- Full-time work, with some weekend work
- Small percent of people in this trade are self-employed
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $25.00-$37.50 per hour.
Self-Rating
Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer (310B)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have a valid and clean driver’s license? | ||
| Do you have good communication skills? Are you a problem solver? | ||
| Are you able to read blueprints and measurements accurately? Have basic math skills. An organized person? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Are you able to lift more than 50lbs? Are you able to stand or sit for long periods of time? | ||
| Are you detail-oriented and get satisfaction from completing a task well? Are you a creative person? | ||
| Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? Can you start and finish work on time? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as an Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer (310B) may be for you!
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