Collision Apprenticeship Changes

Collision Apprenticeship Changes

Introduction of Auto Body Prepper Craft!

Apprenticeship has created a third craft within the Auto Body Trade: Preppers.

Definition: Auto body preppers are responsible for the restorations of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, surface preparation, undercoat product mixing and application. Auto body preppers are involved throughout the collision repair process, often beginning with the application of anti-corrosion compounds while the vehicle is still mounted on the frame repair equipment. They also remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components.

The term of apprenticeship for an auto body prepper is 2 years, including a minimum of 1600 hours of on-the-job training and 4 weeks of technical training in the first year and 1800 hours of on-the-job training in the second year.

An applicant who previously completed courses of study or work experience related to the Prepper branch of the trade or holds a related journeyman certificate and has the employer's consent, may qualify for credit that could reduce the term of apprenticeship.

A high school student can become an apprentice and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time under the Registered Apprenticeship Program.

To sign up your preppers, or for more information contact: Tony Lovell, Trades Qualification Inspector in Edmonton at 780-422-6935 or Bill Nyerod, Trades Qual. Inspector in Calgary at 403-297-6457.

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